Shelly Luther TXSC
Shelly Luther TXSC
Shelly Luther TXSC
Dear Counsel:
Today The Supreme Court of Texas granted Relator’s Motion for Emergency Relief and
requests that real party in interest, City of Dallas, file a response to the petition for writ of habeas
corpus in the above-referenced case. The response is due to be filed no later than 4:00 p.m.,
May 11, 2020. PLEASE NOTE pursuant to TEX. R. APP. P. 9.2(c)(2) all documents (except
documents submitted under seal) must be e-filed through eFileTexas.gov.
Sincerely,
WHEREAS, Shelley Luther, Relator, has made application to the Supreme Court of Texas for a Writ of
Habeas Corpus, alleging that she is illegally restrained by you in Dallas County, Texas, by virtue of a contempt order
issued by the 14th District Court of Dallas County, Texas, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to TEX. R. APP. P. 52.8(b)(3), The Honorable Supreme Court of Texas is of the
tentative opinion that a serious question concerning the relief requires further consideration, and the Court orders the
following:
CASE NO. 20-0363; IN RE SHELLEY LUTHER
Relator's petition for writ of habeas corpus filed on May 6, 2020, in the above numbered and entitled
cause having been duly considered in chambers, it is ordered that Relator be released on her personal bond
pending final disposition of this case. She shall not be required to deposit any amount of money to secure her
release from your custody.
NOW THEREFORE, you are hereby commanded to release Shelley Luther on her personal bond, in the
terms and conditions of the law, and that she shall comply with the final decision of the Supreme Court of Texas.
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