Moore County, TX · Moore County
Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Under Article 11.07
This application is for a person seeking relief from a final felony conviction to complete and file with the district clerk of the county of conviction.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Moore County · Moore County, Moore County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- co.moore.tx.us
- 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, misdemeanors, or pretrial applications. It asks about the conviction, court proceedings, and grounds for relief, and requires a separate form for each case number. File the completed form with the district clerk of the county of conviction.
Who needs it
A person seeking relief from a final felony conviction, or someone filing on that person’s behalf with the applicant’s consent, uses this application.
How to submit it
Mail the original application, exhibits, and any memorandum of law to the district clerk of the county of conviction, or electronically file it with that clerk under current criminal-case filing rules.
About notarization
The application can be verified by signing its Unsworn Declaration without a notary; it also offers an optional Oath Before a Notary Public.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Get the complete Article 11.07 application form; the instructions say all applicants and petitioners must use it.
- 2
Complete the Form
Answer each applicable item and include every ground for relief and a brief summary of its supporting facts on the form.
- 3
Gather Any Attachments
Include any exhibits and, if desired, a memorandum of law. Keep all grounds for relief on the application form.
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Submit to the District Clerk
Mail the original and attachments to the district clerk of the county of conviction or electronically file them under current criminal-case filing rules.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can use this Article 11.07 application?
- A person seeking relief from a final felony conviction may apply. A petitioner, including an attorney or non-attorney, may file on the applicant’s behalf with the applicant’s consent.
- Do I need a notary for the Article 11.07 application?
- No. You can verify the application by signing its Unsworn Declaration. The form also includes an optional Oath Before a Notary Public.
- How do I submit the application?
- Mail the original and any exhibits or memorandum of law to the district clerk of the county of conviction, or electronically file it with that clerk under current criminal-case filing rules.
- Do I need a separate application for each case number?
- Yes. The instructions require a separate application form for each case number, even if the judgments were entered in the same court on the same day.