James Mason, Appellant(s) v. Ricky D. Dixon, Secretary, Florida Department of Corrections, Appellee(s).
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1D2022-2981
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2022-09-20
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Closed
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Classification |
NOA Final - Circuit Civil - Prisoner Litigation
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Court |
1st District Court of Appeal
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Originating Court |
Circuit Court for the First Judicial Circuit, Santa Rosa County
2022-CA-0583
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Parties
Name |
JAMES MASON, LLC
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Role |
Appellant
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Status |
Active
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Name |
Ricky D. Dixon
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Role |
Appellee
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Status |
Active
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Representations |
Hon. Ashley Moody, Lance Eric Neff, David Ellis
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Name |
Hon. Clifton Drake
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Role |
Judge/Judicial Officer
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Status |
Active
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Name |
Donald C. Spencer
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Role |
Lower Tribunal Clerk
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Status |
Active
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Docket Entries
Docket Date |
2023-09-18
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Type |
Misc. Events
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Subtype |
West Publishing
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Description |
West Publishing
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Docket Date |
2023-09-18
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Type |
Mandate
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Subtype |
Mandate
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Description |
Mandate
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View |
View File
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Docket Date |
2023-07-12
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Type |
Disposition by Opinion
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Subtype |
Dismissed
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Description |
Dismissed
369 So. 3d 725
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View |
View File
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Docket Date |
2023-05-15
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Order to File Response
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Description |
Order to File Response
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View |
View File
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Docket Date |
2023-05-10
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Type |
Motions Other
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Subtype |
Motion To Dismiss
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Description |
Motion To Dismiss - see 7/12/23 opinion
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On Behalf Of |
Ricky D. Dixon
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Docket Date |
2023-04-28
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Type |
Brief
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Subtype |
Amended Initial Brief
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Description |
Amended Initial Brief
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On Behalf Of |
James Mason
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Docket Date |
2023-04-27
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Order Discharging Show Cause Order
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Description |
Order Discharging Show Cause Order
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View |
View File
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Docket Date |
2023-04-26
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Order Striking Filing
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Description |
Order Striking Filing
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View |
View File
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Docket Date |
2023-04-14
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Type |
Brief
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Subtype |
Initial Brief
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Description |
Initial Brief
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On Behalf Of |
James Mason
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Docket Date |
2023-03-28
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Order on Miscellaneous Motion
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Description |
Order on Miscellaneous Motion
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View |
View File
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Docket Date |
2023-03-13
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Order Directing Service of Filing
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Description |
Order Directing Service of Filing
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View |
View File
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Docket Date |
2023-03-07
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Type |
Notice
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Subtype |
Notice
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Description |
Notice of transfer/ request for extension of time
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On Behalf Of |
James Mason
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Docket Date |
2023-01-26
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Type |
Motions Extensions
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Subtype |
Motion for Extension of Time
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Description |
Motion for Extension of Time
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On Behalf Of |
James Mason
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Docket Date |
2023-01-26
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Type |
Motions Other
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Subtype |
Miscellaneous Motion
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Description |
Motion (Other) ~ requesting temporary injunction
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On Behalf Of |
James Mason
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Docket Date |
2023-01-12
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Order Directing Service of Filing
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Description |
AA/PT Serve Copy/File Supp Cert of Svc 10 days ~ Appellant is directed to serve a copy of the motion for extension of time to file initial brief docketed January 10, 2023, on Lance Eric Neff, General Counsel for Florida Department of Corrections, and to file a supplemental certificate of service within 10 days of this order which demonstrates that service. The failure of Appellant to timely comply with this order will result in striking of the motion for extension of time to file initial brief, as authorized by Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.410(a).
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Docket Date |
2023-01-10
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Type |
Motions Extensions
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Subtype |
Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
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Description |
Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief
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On Behalf Of |
James Mason
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Docket Date |
2022-12-16
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Order to Serve Brief
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Description |
*DISCHARGED 4-27-23* Initial Brf - 20-Day SC or Dismiss ~ Appellant has failed to timely file the initial brief. Within 20 days from the date of this order, appellant shall file the initial brief or, alternatively, show cause why this appeal should not be dismissed for failure to comply with the rules and orders of this Court. The failure to timely comply with this order will result in dismissal of this case without further opportunity to be heard. Fla. R. App. P. 9.410.
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Docket Date |
2022-11-30
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Type |
Record
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Subtype |
Record on Appeal
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Description |
Received Records ~ 56 pages
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On Behalf Of |
Donald C. Spencer
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Docket Date |
2022-10-11
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Type |
Notice
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Subtype |
Amended Notice of Appeal
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Description |
Amended Notice of Appeal ~ cert. serv.
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On Behalf Of |
James Mason
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Docket Date |
2022-10-11
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Type |
Misc. Events
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Subtype |
Docketing Statement
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Description |
Docketing Statement
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On Behalf Of |
James Mason
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Docket Date |
2022-09-21
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Type |
Letter
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Subtype |
Acknowledgment Letter
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Description |
Notice of Appeal / Acknowledgement letter ~ Notice of Appeal from the lower tribunal reflecting a filing date of September 19, 2022.
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Docket Date |
2022-09-21
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Amended/Additional Filing(s) Needed
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Description |
File Amd NOA Cert Serv(PS)/Rule&Form Att ~ Upon the Court's own motion, appellant is directed to file within 10 days from the date of this order an amended notice of appeal which contains a proper certificate of service showing service on Ashley Moody, Attorney General. A copy of Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.420, which defines certificate of service, and a sample form for an amended notice of appeal are attached to appellant's copy of this order. The amended notice of appeal shall be filed with this Court and not the lower tribunal. The failure of appellant to timely comply with this order could result in the imposition of sanctions, including dismissal of the appeal without further opportunity to be heard. Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.410.
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Docket Date |
2022-09-20
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Type |
Notice
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Subtype |
Notice of Appeal Transmittal Form
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Description |
Notice of Appeal Transmittal Form
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On Behalf Of |
Donald C. Spencer
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Docket Date |
2022-09-20
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Type |
Misc. Events
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Subtype |
Fee Status
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Description |
NF3:No Fee-Habeas denied
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On Behalf Of |
Donald C. Spencer
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James Mason, Petitioner(s) v. State of Florida, Respondent(s).
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1D2022-2569
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2022-07-11
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Closed
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Classification |
Original Proceedings - Circuit Civil - Mandamus
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Court |
1st District Court of Appeal
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Originating Court |
Circuit Court for the First Judicial Circuit, Santa Rosa County
22-VA-000001
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Parties
Name |
JAMES MASON, LLC
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Role |
Petitioner
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Status |
Active
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Name |
Santa Rosa County Circuit Court
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Role |
Respondent
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Status |
Active
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Representations |
Hon. Ashley Moody, Hon. Donald C. Spencer
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Docket Entries
Docket Date |
2023-06-08
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Type |
Motions Other
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Subtype |
Miscellaneous Motion
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Description |
Miscellaneous Motion - Notice of address change
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On Behalf Of |
James Mason
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Docket Date |
2023-05-31
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Type |
Misc. Events
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Subtype |
West Publishing
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Description |
West Publishing
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Docket Date |
2023-05-03
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
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Description |
The Court grants Petitioner's motion provided to institution officials for mailing on January 3, 2023, seeking an extension of time to comply with the Court's order dated December 13, 2022. The Court accepts as timely Petitioner's petition and appendix provided to institution officials for mailing on January 30, 2023.
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View |
View File
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Docket Date |
2023-05-03
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Type |
Disposition by Opinion
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Subtype |
Denied
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Description |
Denied
360 So. 3d 459
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View |
View File
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Docket Date |
2023-02-02
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Type |
Petition
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Subtype |
Petition Mandamus
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Description |
Petition Mandamus ~ w/ appendix
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On Behalf Of |
James Mason
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Docket Date |
2023-01-10
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Type |
Motions Extensions
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Subtype |
Motion for Extension of Time
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Description |
Motion for Extension of Time
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On Behalf Of |
James Mason
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Docket Date |
2022-12-13
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Order to File (Supplemental) Appendix
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Description |
SC-File Appendix in Mandamus ~ Petitioner is directed to provide this Court with an appendix that contains a copy of the June 22, 2022, petition which petitioner alleges has not been ruled upon or had a hearing held on. The attachments to the pleading may be omitted from the appendix. The appendix shall reflect the case number assigned by the clerk of the lower tribunal unless petitioner alleges that no case number has yet been assigned. The appendix shall also contain copies of any orders which have been issued in the case by the lower tribunal to date. Petitioner shall certify that copies of the appendix have been properly served on the respondent, the lower tribunal and the Attorney General of Florida. See Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.420(c); Kramp v. Fagan, 568 So. 2d 479 (Fla. 1st DCA 1990). Failure to comply with this order within 20 days from the date of this order may result in the imposition of sanctions, including the dismissal of the petition, without further notice or opportunity to be heard. Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.410.
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Docket Date |
2022-11-16
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
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Description |
Deny EOT (General) ~ The Court denies as moot the motion for extension of time docketed on October 21, 2022. Pursuant to Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.040(b), the Court transfers the affidavit requesting temporary injunction docketed on October 21, 2022, to the Circuit Court in and for Santa Rosa County. See Art. V, § 20(c)(3), Fla. Const. (“The circuit court may issue injunctions.”). The Court sent a copy of this affidavit to the Inspector General’s Office.
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Docket Date |
2022-11-10
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Order
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Description |
Order ~ Pursuant to Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.040(b), the Court transfers the “petition for injunction for protection against exploitation of a vulnerable adult,” docketed on October 7, 2022, to the Circuit Court in and for Santa Rosa County. See Art. V, § 20(c)(3), Fla. Const. (“The circuit court may issue injunctions.”).
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Docket Date |
2022-11-09
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
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Description |
Grant EOT (General) ~ The Court grants Petitioner’s motion for extension of time docketed October 11, 2022, and accepts the amended petition docketed October 17, 2022, showing service on the Attorney General, as timely filed.
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Docket Date |
2022-10-21
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Type |
Misc. Events
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Subtype |
Affidavit
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Description |
Affidavit
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On Behalf Of |
James Mason
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Docket Date |
2022-10-21
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Type |
Motions Extensions
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Subtype |
Motion for Extension of Time
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Description |
Motion for Extension of Time
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On Behalf Of |
James Mason
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Docket Date |
2022-10-17
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Type |
Petition
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Subtype |
Amended Petition
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Description |
Amended Petition
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On Behalf Of |
James Mason
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Docket Date |
2022-10-11
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Order Striking Filing
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Description |
Strike Filing - No Signature ~ The motion filed by James Mason on October 7, 2022, is stricken for failure to include a signature as required by Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.515. The motion also was not served on counsel for Appellee as required by Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure and Judicial Administration 2.516.
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Docket Date |
2022-10-11
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Type |
Motions Extensions
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Subtype |
Motion for Extension of Time
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Description |
Motion for Extension of Time
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On Behalf Of |
James Mason
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Docket Date |
2022-10-07
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Type |
Motions Extensions
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Subtype |
Motion for Extension of Time
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Description |
Motion for Extension of Time
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On Behalf Of |
James Mason
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Docket Date |
2022-10-07
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Order Directing Service of Filing
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Description |
AA/PT Serve Copy/File Supp Cert of Svc 10 days ~ Petitioner is directed to serve a copy of the motion for extension of time docketed October 7, 2022, on the Attorney General, and to file a supplemental certificate of service within 10 days of this order which demonstrates that service. The failure of Petitioner to timely comply with this order will result in striking of the motion for extension of time, as authorized by Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.410(a).
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Docket Date |
2022-10-07
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Type |
Petition
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Subtype |
Amended Petition
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Description |
Amended Petition ~ w/ service (transferred per 11/10/22 order)
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On Behalf Of |
James Mason
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Docket Date |
2022-10-07
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Type |
Motions Other
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Subtype |
Miscellaneous Motion
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Description |
Miscellaneous Motion ~ in retaliation and neglect
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On Behalf Of |
James Mason
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Docket Date |
2022-10-07
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Type |
Misc. Events
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Subtype |
Docketing Statement
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Description |
Docketing Statement
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On Behalf Of |
James Mason
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Docket Date |
2022-09-12
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Order Changing Case Style
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Description |
Restyle-Substitute State of FL ~ In order to reflect the proper parties to this proceeding, the State of Florida is hereby substituted for the current named party or parties as the respondent in this cause.
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Docket Date |
2022-09-09
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Type |
Petition
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Subtype |
Amended Petition
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Description |
Amended Petition ~ duplicates w/o attachments
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On Behalf Of |
James Mason
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Docket Date |
2022-09-06
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Type |
Misc. Events
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Subtype |
Docketing Statement
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Description |
Docketing Statement
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On Behalf Of |
James Mason
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Docket Date |
2022-09-06
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Type |
Petition
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Subtype |
Amended Petition
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Description |
Amended Petition ~ response to 08/19 order
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On Behalf Of |
James Mason
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Docket Date |
2022-08-19
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Order Changing Case Style
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Description |
SS Restyle of Case-General ~ On the Court's own motion, this proceeding shall hereafter be styled as James Mason v. Donald Leavins, Warden, Santa Rosa Correctional Institution.
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Docket Date |
2022-08-19
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Type |
Letter
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Subtype |
Acknowledgment Letter
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Description |
Petition Mandamus / Acknowledgement letter ~ *corrected*The First District Court of Appeal has received the Petition/Application for Writ of Mandamus filed in this Court on August 18, 2022.
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Docket Date |
2022-08-18
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Type |
Letter
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Subtype |
Acknowledgment Letter
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Description |
Petition Mandamus / Acknowledgement letter ~ The First District Court of Appeal has received the Petition/Application for Writ of Mandamus filed in this Court on July 11, 2022.
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Docket Date |
2022-07-11
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Type |
Misc. Events
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Subtype |
Fee Status
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Description |
NF:Not Required
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Docket Date |
2022-07-11
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Type |
Petition
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Subtype |
Petition Mandamus
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Description |
Petition Mandamus
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On Behalf Of |
James Mason
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{{Petitioner:99}}, Petitioner(s) v. {{Respondent:99}}, Respondent(s).
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1D2022-1961
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2022-06-27
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Closed
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Classification |
Original Proceedings - Circuit Criminal - Certiorari
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Court |
1st District Court of Appeal
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Originating Court |
Circuit Court for the First Judicial Circuit, Santa Rosa County
2022-CA-0364
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Parties
Name |
JAMES MASON, LLC
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Role |
Appellant
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Status |
Active
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Name |
Ricky D. Dixon
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Role |
Appellee
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Status |
Active
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Representations |
Lance Eric Neff, Hon. Ashley Moody, Kelly R. Forren
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Name |
Hon. Clifton A. Drake
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Role |
Judge/Judicial Officer
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Status |
Active
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Name |
Hon. Donald C. Spencer
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Role |
Lower Tribunal Clerk
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Status |
Active
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Docket Entries
Docket Date |
2023-06-22
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
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Description |
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
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View |
View File
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Docket Date |
2023-04-14
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Type |
Motions Extensions
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Subtype |
Motion for Extension of Time
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Description |
Motion for Extension of Time
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On Behalf Of |
James Mason
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Docket Date |
2023-03-02
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Type |
Disposition by Order
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Subtype |
Dismissed
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Description |
SS Dism-No Response to Order ~ Not having received a response to this Court's order of January 23, 2023, requiring petitioner to file a petition that conforms to the requirements of Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.100, the above-styled cause is hereby dismissed.
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Docket Date |
2023-01-23
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Order
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Description |
Order ~ In this case, the order appealed from is reviewable by petition for writ of certiorari rather than by appeal. See Sheley v. Fla. Parole Comm’n, 720 So. 2d 216 (Fla. 1998). Accordingly, the Court hereby treats this appeal as a petition for writ of certiorari.Petitioner shall have thirty days from the date of this order within which to file a petition that conforms to the requirements of Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.100. Inasmuch as a record on appeal has been filed herein, Petitioner may utilize citations to the record in lieu of providing an appendix. Any brief previously filed shall be deemed stricken and the cause shall proceed based on the petition.Petitioner’s failure to comply timely with this order may result in dismissal of this proceeding without further opportunity to be heard. See Fla. R. App. P. 9.410.The Court denies any relief requested in the affidavit docketed on November 16, 2022.
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Docket Date |
2022-11-16
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Type |
Misc. Events
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Subtype |
Affidavit
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Description |
Affidavit ~ requesting temporary injunction per Florida rule of civil procedure
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On Behalf Of |
James Mason
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Docket Date |
2022-09-19
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Order
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Description |
Order Denying ~ The Court denies any relief requested in the affidavit docketed on August 22, 2022.The Court provided a copy of the filing to the Inspector General at the Department of Corrections.
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Docket Date |
2022-09-12
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Type |
Response
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Subtype |
Response
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Description |
RESPONSE ~ to 08/29 order
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On Behalf Of |
James Mason
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Docket Date |
2022-08-29
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Show Cause re Case Classification
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Description |
SC why should not treat as Cert no rcd ~ In this case, the order appealed from appears to be reviewable by petition for writ of certiorari rather than by appeal. See Sheley v. Florida Parole Commission, 720 So. 2d 216 (Fla. 1998). Accordingly, Appellant is directed to show cause, within ten days, why the notice of appeal in this case should not be treated as invoking this Court’s certiorari jurisdiction. Appellee shall file a reply to Appellant’s response within ten days thereafter.
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Docket Date |
2022-08-22
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Type |
Misc. Events
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Subtype |
Docketing Statement
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Description |
Docketing Statement
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On Behalf Of |
James Mason
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Docket Date |
2022-08-10
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Order Directing Service of Filing
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Description |
AA/PT Serve Copy/File Supp Cert of Svc 10 days ~ Appellant is directed to serve a copy of the Affidavit in Support of Temporary Injunction docketed August 8, 2022, on Kelly R. Forren, Assistant Attorney General, and to file a supplemental certificate of service within 10 days of this order which demonstrates that service. The failure of Appellant to timely comply with this order will result in striking of the Affidavit in Support of Temporary Injunction, as authorized by Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.410(a).
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Docket Date |
2022-08-08
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Type |
Misc. Events
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Subtype |
Affidavit
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Description |
Affidavit
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On Behalf Of |
James Mason
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Docket Date |
2022-08-08
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Type |
Notice
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Subtype |
Amended Notice of Appeal
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Description |
Amended Notice of Appeal ~ style change, cert. serv.
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On Behalf Of |
James Mason
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Docket Date |
2022-08-04
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Type |
Notice
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Subtype |
Notice of Appearance
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Description |
Notice of Appearance
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On Behalf Of |
Ricky D. Dixon
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Docket Date |
2022-07-27
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Show Cause re Compliance with Prior Order
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Description |
SC-Failure to Comply w/Order-Appeals ~ Within 10 days of the date of this order, the appellant shall comply with this Court's order dated June 28, 2022, requiring appellant to file an amended notice of appeal which contains a proper certificate of service showing service on Ashley Moody, Attorney General, and Lance Eric Neff, General Counsel, Florida Department of Corrections. Alternatively, the appellant may file a response showing cause why this appeal should not be dismissed for failure to comply with the order dated June 28, 2022. Failure to timely comply with this order will result in dismissal of this case without further opportunity to be heard. Fla. R. App. P. 9.410.
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Docket Date |
2022-06-28
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Amended/Additional Filing(s) Needed
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Description |
File Amd NOA Cert Serv(PS)/Rule&Form Att ~ Corrected Upon the Court's own motion, appellant is directed to file within 10 days from the date of this order an amended notice of appeal which contains a proper certificate of service showing service on Ashley Moody, Attorney General, and Lance Eric Neff, General Counsel, Florida Department of Corrections. A copy of Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.420, which defines certificate of service, and a sample form for an amended notice of appeal are attached to appellant's copy of this order. The amended notice of appeal shall be filed with this Court and not the lower tribunal. The failure of appellant to timely comply with this order could result in the imposition of sanctions, including dismissal of the appeal without further opportunity to be heard. Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.410.
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Docket Date |
2022-06-28
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Type |
Letter
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Subtype |
Acknowledgment Letter
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Description |
Notice of Appeal / Acknowledgement letter ~ Corrected Notice of Appeal from the lower tribunal reflecting a filing date of June 27, 2022.
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Docket Date |
2022-06-27
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Type |
Letter
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Subtype |
Acknowledgment Letter
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Description |
Notice of Appeal / Acknowledgement letter ~ Notice of Appeal from the lower tribunal reflecting a filing date of June 27, 2022.
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Docket Date |
2022-06-27
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Type |
Order
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Subtype |
Amended/Additional Filing(s) Needed
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Description |
File Amd NOA Cert Serv(PS)/Rule&Form Att ~ Upon the Court's own motion, appellant is directed to file within 10 days from the date of this order an amended notice of appeal which contains a proper certificate of service showing service on Ashley Moody, Attorney General, and Lance Eric Neff, General Counsel, Florida Department of Corrections. A copy of Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.420, which defines certificate of service, and a sample form for an amended notice of appeal are attached to appellant's copy of this order. The amended notice of appeal shall be filed with this Court and not the lower tribunal. The failure of appellant to timely comply with this order could result in the imposition of sanctions, including dismissal of the appeal without further opportunity to be heard. Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.410.
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Docket Date |
2022-06-27
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Type |
Record
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Subtype |
Record on Appeal
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Description |
Received Records ~ 45 pages
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On Behalf Of |
Hon. Donald C. Spencer
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Docket Date |
2022-06-27
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Type |
Misc. Events
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Subtype |
Order Appealed
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Description |
Order Appealed
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On Behalf Of |
Hon. Donald C. Spencer
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Docket Date |
2022-06-27
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Type |
Notice
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Subtype |
Notice of Appeal Transmittal Form
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Description |
Notice of Appeal Transmittal Form
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On Behalf Of |
Hon. Donald C. Spencer
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