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IN THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS

OF TEXAS

NO. WR-70,002-01

EX PARTE RICHARD HERREROS, Applicant

ON APPLICATION FOR A WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
CAUSE NO. C-297-8460-843979-A IN THE 297TH DISTRICT COURT

FROM TARRANT COUNTY

 Per curiam.

O R D E R

	Pursuant to the provisions of Article 11.07 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, the
clerk of the trial court transmitted to this Court this application for writ of habeas corpus.  Ex parte
Young, 418 S.W.2d 824, 826 (Tex. Crim. App. 1967).  Applicant was convicted of possession of
more than four grams of cocaine with intent to deliver and sentenced to six years' imprisonment. 
	Applicant contends that he was denied adequate notice that he would be considered for
release on mandatory supervision by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles under the discretionary
mandatory-supervision statute, Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 42.18, § 8(c).  
	Applicant has alleged facts that, if true, might entitle him to relief.  Ex parte Retzlaff, 135
S.W.3d 45 (Tex. Crim. App. 2004).  In these circumstances, additional facts are needed.  As we held
in Ex parte Rodriguez, 334 S.W.2d 294, 294 (Tex. Crim. App. 1960), the trial court is the
appropriate forum for making findings of fact.  The trial court may use any means set out in Tex.
Code Crim. Proc. art. 11.07, § 3(d).
	If the trial court elects to hold a hearing, it shall determine whether Applicant is indigent. If
Applicant is indigent and wishes to be represented by counsel, the trial court shall appoint an
attorney to represent Applicant at the hearing.  Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 26.04. 
	If no hearing is conducted, the trial court shall request affidavits from the Office of General
Counsel of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and then make findings of fact as to whether
Applicant was afforded adequate notice that he would be considered for release on mandatory
supervision by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles under the discretionary mandatory-supervision statute.  Ex parte Retzlaff, 135 S.W.3d 45 (Tex. Crim. App. 2004).  The trial court shall
also make any other findings of fact and conclusions of law that it deems relevant and appropriate
to the disposition of Applicant's claim for habeas corpus relief.
	This application will be held in abeyance until the trial court has resolved the fact issues.  The
issues shall be resolved within 90 days of this order.  If any continuances are granted, a copy of the
order granting the continuance shall be sent to this Court. A supplemental transcript containing all
affidavits and interrogatories or the transcription of the court reporter's notes from any hearing or
deposition, along with the trial court's supplemental findings of fact and conclusions of law, shall
be returned to this Court within 120 days of the date of this order.  Any extensions of time shall be
obtained from this Court. 
Filed: June 18, 2008
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