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Judge Boyd says travel permit likely for defendant in family-violence case but asks for CPS documentation
Summary
At a hearing in the 187th District Court, Judge Stephanie Boyd said she was inclined to grant a travel permit for Tianna (Diana) Cheeseman to attend a July postpartum conference but asked defense to provide CPS and related documentation before formally approving the request and to clarify whether a criminal no-contact order remains in effect.
Judge Stephanie Boyd said she was inclined to grant a travel permit for the defendant in NIMAC No. 756623, State v. Tianna Cheeseman, but ordered documentation before formally approving the trip.
The defendant, who identified herself in court as Diana Giza, told the judge the trip is to a postpartum support and mental-health conference scheduled for July 9–13. Defense attorney Terry Dye said a second possible conference “in August” may be forthcoming.
"I'm inclined to grant her request to travel based upon what it's for, but this is what I'm gonna need before I grant it," Judge Boyd told the courtroom, listing documents she wanted from defense and Child Protective Services (CPS). She…
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