Johnson County, TX · Johnson County
Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Under Article 11.07
This application is for people seeking relief from a final felony conviction under Article 11.07 who file with the clerk of the convicting district court.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Johnson County · Johnson County, Johnson County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- johnsoncountytx.org
- Blank form
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What this form is
Use this application to seek relief from a final felony conviction under Article 11.07; the instructions say it is not for death-penalty cases, unrevoked probated sentences, or misdemeanors. Complete every applicable item, state each ground for relief and supporting facts on the form, and file a separate application for each judgment. It asks for conviction, court, appeal, and claim details, among other information.
Who needs it
A person seeking relief from a final felony conviction under Article 11.07 must complete and file a separate application for each judgment challenged.
How to submit it
Mail the completed original to the clerk of the convicting district court, and keep a copy for your records. Notify that clerk of any address change after filing.
About notarization
You can sign the inmate’s declaration without a notary; the form also offers an oath option, but it does not require notarization if you use the declaration.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Complete Form
Use the complete application form; the instructions say missing pages or omitted or renumbered questions can result in its return as non-compliant.
- 2
Complete Every Applicable Item
Answer every item that applies, state each ground and supporting facts on the form, and use a separate application for each judgment.
- 3
Sign the Verification
Complete either the oath option or the inmate’s declaration at the end of the form.
- 4
Mail the Original
Mail the original application to the clerk of the convicting district court and keep a copy for your records.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Article 11.07 habeas corpus application?
- A person seeking relief from a final felony conviction uses this application. The instructions exclude death-penalty cases, unrevoked probated sentences, and misdemeanors.
- Do I need a notary for the Article 11.07 application?
- No. The form allows an incarcerated applicant to sign the inmate’s declaration instead of the oath option. If you choose the oath option, the form provides for signing it before a notary.
- How do I submit the application?
- Mail the original, fully completed application to the clerk of the district court where you were convicted. Keep a copy, and tell the clerk if your address changes after filing.
- Can one application cover multiple convictions?
- No. The instructions require a separate application on a separate form for each judgment of conviction you seek relief from, even if the judgments were entered in the same court on the same day.