COURT OF APPEALS

SECOND DISTRICT OF TEXAS

FORT WORTH

NO. 2-03-336-CV

IN RE MICHAEL RONNEY VINCENT                                             RELATOR

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ORIGINAL PROCEEDING

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MEMORANDUM OPINION

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        Relator has filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus seeking release from the Denton County Jail. On November 14, 2003, the trial court confined relator to the Denton County Jail pursuant to an oral order of commitment. On November 18, 2003, this court ordered relator released on a $2,500 bond pending the outcome of this original proceeding. See Tex. R. App. P. 52.8(b)(3).

        The record shows that the trial court did not sign a written order of commitment based on its November 14 oral order within a “short and reasonable time.” Ex parte Amaya, 748 S.W.2d 224, 225 (Tex. 1988). Thus, the November 14 order is void. See id.

        Relator's petition for writ of habeas corpus is granted. Relator is ordered released from bond and discharged from custody.

                                                                  TERRIE LIVINGSTON

                                                                  JUSTICE

PANEL A:   CAYCE, C.J.; LIVINGSTON and WALKER, JJ.

DELIVERED: December 23, 2003