Ex Parte Hiester

GREENHILL, Chief Justice.

This is an original habeas corpus proceeding which arises from an order committing William J. Hiester, Jr., to jail for contempt of court in failing to make child support payments. The contempt hearing which led to Mr. Hiester’s imprisonment was held without the presence of his attorney, and Mr. Hiester contends that he was thus deprived of his liberty without due process of law. Under the particular facts of this case, we agree with this contention.

The record before us contains the order committing Mr. Hiester to jail, the original child support order, affidavits by…