Walker County, TX · Walker County
Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Under Article 11.07
This application lets a person seek relief from a final felony conviction by filing grounds and supporting facts with the district clerk in the county of conviction.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Walker County · Walker County, Walker County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- txcourts.gov
- Blank form
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What this form is
Use this complete form to apply for relief from a final felony conviction under Article 11.07; it is not for death-penalty cases, unrevoked probated sentences, misdemeanors, or pretrial applications. It asks about the conviction, prior appeals and applications, and each ground for relief with supporting facts. File a separate application for each case number, and include any exhibits or memorandum of law.
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
This application can be verified without a notary by signing its Unsworn Declaration; it also provides an Oath Before a Notary Public as an alternative.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the complete Article 11.07 application form.
- 2
Complete the Form
Answer every applicable item and state each ground for relief with a brief summary of supporting facts.
- 3
Gather Exhibits
Include any exhibits and memorandum of law you intend to file; use a separate application for each case number.
- 4
Submit to the District Clerk
Mail the original and attachments to the district clerk in the county of conviction, or electronically file them with that clerk under current criminal-case filing rules.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Article 11.07 habeas application?
- A person seeking relief from a final felony conviction, or a petitioner filing on the applicant’s behalf with the applicant’s consent, uses this application.
- How do I submit the application?
- Mail the original application and any exhibits or memorandum to the district clerk in the county of conviction, or electronically file it with that clerk under current criminal-case filing rules.
- Do I need a notary for the Article 11.07 application?
- No. The application can be verified by signing its Unsworn Declaration; it also provides an Oath Before a Notary Public as an alternative.