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A Trial Court Can’t Appoint the Public Defender for a Postconviction Appeal Without Showing Counsel Is Legally Required, First DCA Rules
George v. State · No. 1D2023-3089 (Fla. 1st DCA) · Decided October 14, 2026 More analysis may follow as additional information is received and reviewed. Sign up for alerts. A trial court should not appoint postconviction appellate counsel unless it…
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Oct 11, 2026
Pro Se Appellants Who Cited Fictitious Cases Are Barred From Further Pro Se Appeals in Their Case, Second DCA Rules
Washington v. Justice · No. 2D2025-2678 (Fla. 2d DCA) · Decided October 7, 2026 More analysis may follow as additional information is received and reviewed. Sign…
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Appellate Fee Motions Must Be Served Within 7 Days of Any Early Disposition, Not Just a Dismissal, Starting in 2027
In re: Amendments to Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.400 · No. SC2026-0579 (Fla.) · Decided October 1, 2026 More analysis may follow as additional information…
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Third DCA upholds a vexatious-litigant order and sanctions against a pro se plaintiff
A trial court may declare a party a vexatious litigant under section 68.093 and impose sanctions under both the statute and its inherent authority, so long…
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