Watkins v. Department of Corrections, 1D2026-0935

PER CURIAM.

Because Petitioner seeks a belated appeal of a circuit court order entered in a civil matter, the Court dismisses the petition for lack of jurisdiction. See Fla. R. App. P. 9.141 (authorizing a petition for belated appeal only for “review proceedings in collateral or postconviction criminal cases”); Perez v. Jones, 174 So. 3d 1088 (Fla. 1st DCA 2015) (explaining that this Court lacks the authority to grant a belated appeal in a civil proceeding).

KELSEY, M.K. THOMAS, and NORDBY, JJ., concur.

Not final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331.

Malcolm Watkins, pro se, Petitioner.

No appearance for Respondent.

Case Details

Case Name: Watkins v. Department of Corrections

Court Name: Florida First District Court of Appeal

Date Published: Aug 5, 2026

Citation: 1D2026-0935

Docket Number: 1D2026-0935

Court Abbreviation: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1st Dist.