Background
A.R., a child, filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus against the State of Florida and the Department of Juvenile Justice. The matter came before the Florida First District Court of Appeal as an original proceeding.
The court’s opinion does not describe the circumstances underlying the petition, the relief A.R. requested, or the arguments presented by the parties.
The Court’s Holding
The First District Court of Appeal denied A.R.’s petition for a writ of habeas corpus.
The per curiam opinion provides no reasoning or discussion of the petition’s merits. Judges Lewis, M.K. Thomas, and Long concurred.
Key Takeaways
- A.R.’s habeas petition was denied.
- The court issued its decision in an original appellate proceeding.
- The opinion states no facts, legal analysis, or basis for the denial.
Why It Matters
The decision leaves A.R. without the habeas relief sought in this proceeding, but its one-word disposition provides no guidance about the governing law or the court’s rationale.
The opinion was designated nonfinal until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.