In the Interest of A.R.E., a Child

Summary

The Fourth Court of Appeals of San Antonio issued an order in an accelerated appeal from an order terminating parental rights. The court directed newly appointed appellate counsel to respond to a prior show-cause order by September 17, 2014 and declared motions filed by former counsel moot.

Holdings

1. Newly appointed appellate counsel Manuel C. Rodriguez, Jr. was ordered to file a written response to the court's August 27, 2014 show-cause order no later than September 17, 2014.
2. The motions filed by former counsel Laura D. Heard were declared moot following her withdrawal from the case.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the appeal should be dismissed for lack of appellate jurisdiction.
2. What response deadline should apply after new appellate counsel was appointed in an accelerated parental-rights appeal subject to a 180-day disposition requirement.

Disposition

other