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Jacob Davidson v. the State of Texas

Citation: Not availableDocket: 14-22-00414-CR

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; September 16, 2022; Texas; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

An order was issued on September 16, 2022, by the Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Texas regarding the appeals of Jacob Davidson against the State of Texas, associated with trial court cause numbers 1731986, 1731987, and 1731988 from the 337th District Court in Harris County. The court noted that the reporter's record was due on July 18, 2022, and an extension was granted until September 15, 2022. As of the date of the order, the record had not been filed. Consequently, the court mandated that court reporter Jill Bartek must file the record within 30 days of the order, emphasizing that no further extensions would be granted. The panel for this order included Justices Spain, Poissant, and Wilson.

Legal Issues Addressed

Authority of Appeals Court to Issue Orders

Application: The appeals court exercised its authority to issue an order requiring compliance with procedural requirements by a court reporter.

Reasoning: An order was issued on September 16, 2022, by the Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Texas regarding the appeals of Jacob Davidson against the State of Texas.

Filing Deadlines for Court Reporter Records

Application: The court emphasized the importance of adhering to filing deadlines for court reporter records by mandating a specific timeframe for submission and denying further extensions.

Reasoning: The court noted that the reporter's record was due on July 18, 2022, and an extension was granted until September 15, 2022. As of the date of the order, the record had not been filed. Consequently, the court mandated that court reporter Jill Bartek must file the record within 30 days of the order, emphasizing that no further extensions would be granted.