Background
William D. Williams, proceeding without counsel, filed a petition for a writ of certiorari against the Florida Department of Corrections in the Florida First District Court of Appeal.
The proceeding invoked the appellate court’s original jurisdiction. The opinion provides no facts about the underlying dispute, the challenged action, or the grounds on which Williams sought certiorari relief.
The Court’s Holding
The First District Court of Appeal denied Williams’s petition for a writ of certiorari.
The per curiam opinion consists solely of the word “DENIED” and supplies no reasoning or legal analysis. Judges Roberts, Kelsey, and Nordby concurred.
Key Takeaways
- Williams did not obtain certiorari relief against the Florida Department of Corrections.
- The court issued an unexplained per curiam denial.
- The opinion establishes no stated rule of law and does not disclose the underlying facts or asserted error.
Why It Matters
The decision ends this original certiorari proceeding in the First District unless altered through a timely authorized motion under the applicable Florida appellate rules. Because the court gave no reasons, the opinion offers no substantive guidance on the standards governing certiorari review or corrections-related disputes.