Evans v. Dixon
Docket 1D2025-1138
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Habeas Corpus
- Disposition
- Denied
- Docket
- 1D2025-1138
Petition for writ of certiorari in the appellate court's original jurisdiction seeking review of a Department of Corrections matter.
Summary
The Florida First District Court of Appeal denied Matthew Evans's petition for a writ of certiorari seeking review of an action involving the Florida Department of Corrections. The decision was per curiam, with three judges concurring, and no published opinion or substantive reasoning is provided in the order. The denial leaves in place the lower court or administrative action Evans challenged; the court noted the decision is not final until any timely motion under the appellate rules is resolved.
Issue Decided
- Whether the petition for a writ of certiorari to review the Department of Corrections action warranted relief from this court
Court's Reasoning
The court issued a per curiam order denying relief without issuing an opinion explaining its analysis. Because no opinion or factual findings are provided, the order does not state the legal rule applied or how the facts were weighed, only that the petition was denied and the standard appellate procedures for post-decision motions remain available.
Parties
- Petitioner
- Matthew Evans
- Respondent
- Ricky D. Dixon, Secretary, Florida Department of Corrections
- Attorney
- Dan Johnson, General Counsel, Florida Department of Corrections
Key Dates
- Decision date
- 2026-04-16
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consider filing timely motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331
If Evans believes the denial was improper or there are grounds for rehearing or clarification, he should prepare and file an authorized motion within the applicable deadlines.
- 2
Consult counsel
Evans should consult an attorney experienced in appellate or post-conviction litigation to evaluate options, deadlines, and potential further relief.
- 3
Review lower-court or administrative record
Obtain and review the underlying record and the basis of the challenged action to determine if other remedies (e.g., new petition or other collateral relief) remain available.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The court denied Matthew Evans's petition for a writ of certiorari; there is no written opinion explaining the denial.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- Matthew Evans and the Florida Department of Corrections are directly affected; the denial preserves the lower action or ruling Evans challenged.
- What happens next?
- The decision is not final until any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 is resolved, so Evans may file such motions if appropriate.
- Can this decision be appealed or reconsidered?
- Evans can seek reconsideration through authorized motions under the cited appellate rules; further review may depend on those motions or other available relief.
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Full Filing Text
FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA
_____________________________
No. 1D2025-1138
_____________________________
MATTHEW EVANS,
Petitioner,
v.
RICKY D. DIXON, Secretary,
Florida Department of
Corrections,
Respondent.
_____________________________
Petition for Writ of Certiorari—Original Jurisdiction.
April 16, 2026
PER CURIAM.
DENIED.
ROBERTS, RAY, and TREADWELL, JJ., concur.
_____________________________
Not final until disposition of any timely and
authorized motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or
9.331.
_____________________________
Matthew Evans, pro se, Petitioner.
Dan Johnson, General Counsel, Florida Department of
Corrections, Tallahassee, for Respondent.
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