MEMORANDUM OPINION No. 04-11-00687-CV EX PARTE Michael K. BARRIENTEZ Original Habeas Corpus Proceeding 1 PER CURIAM Sitting: Karen Angelini, Justice Phylis J. Speedlin, Justice Steven C. Hilbig, Justice Delivered and Filed: October 5, 2011 PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS DENIED On September 19, 2011, relator filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus, complaining Sheriff Amadeo Ortiz has failed to give him “good time” credit during his 180 day confinement after being held in contempt for failure to pay child support. However, a relator is not entitled to habeas corpus relief unless he was deprived of his liberty without due process of law, or if we conclude the judgment ordering him confined is void. See In re Alexander, 243 S.W.3d 822, 824 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2007, orig. proceeding). Relator has failed to meet his burden to show

This proceeding arises out of Cause No. 2008-EM5-01111, in the 73rd Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas, the Honorable Renée F. McElhaney presiding.

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he is entitled to habeas corpus relief. Accordingly, relator’s petition for writ of habeas corpus is DENIED.

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