Ex Parte Mabry

ORIGINAL PROCEEDING ON PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS

COHEN, Justice.

This is an original habeas corpus proceeding. On January 19, 1990, the 257th District Court of Harris County adjudged relator, Marlin Leon Mabry, to be in contempt for failure to pay child support in the amount of $300 per month. The court committed relator to jail for six months or until he paid child support arrearage of $16,500 and attorney fees of $3,418.50.

This Court granted the writ on February 8, 1990, set bond at $250, and ordered relator released from jail pending final determination of the matter.

The order…