What did the court decide?

The appellate court affirmed the trial court's dismissal of Evans's petition for a writ of mandamus.

Who is affected by this decision?

Paris Demetrius Evans is directly affected; the State, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, and the Clerk of the Circuit Court were respondents.

What does 'treated as an appeal under Rule 9.040(c)' mean?

The appellate court converted the certiorari filing into a formal appeal for procedural purposes under the cited rule and then reviewed the trial court's order.

Can this decision be appealed further?

The opinion notes the standard rehearing period; further review may require filing a motion for rehearing in this court or seeking review by a higher court, subject to procedural rules and deadlines.

Paris Demetrius Evans v. State of Florida, Orange County Sheriff's Office, and Clerk of the Court for Orange County

Docket 6D2026-0332

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Filed: Apr 24, 2026 · 1 week ago
Jurisdiction: Florida
Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida
Type: Opinion
Case type: Other
Disposition: Affirmed
Docket: 6D2026-0332

Appeal treated as certiorari from trial court's Order Dismissing Petition for Writ of Mandamus

Summary

The Sixth District Court of Appeal treated Paris Demetrius Evans’s petition for writ of certiorari as an appeal under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.040(c) from the trial court’s January 6, 2026 order dismissing his petition for writ of mandamus. The appellate court reviewed the order and affirmed the trial court’s dismissal. The per curiam opinion states only the procedural conversion to an appeal and the affirmance, without extended reasoning, and the decision was issued April 24, 2026.

Issues Decided

Whether the trial court erred in dismissing the petition for writ of mandamus
Whether the appellate court should treat the certiorari petition as an appeal under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.040(c)

Court's Reasoning

The opinion adopts the procedural conversion under Rule 9.040(c) and affirms the trial court's dismissal. The court provided no extended factual or legal analysis in the published entry; its brief disposition indicates it found no reversible error in the trial court's order dismissing the mandamus petition.

Authorities Cited

Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.040(c)

Parties

Petitioner: Paris Demetrius Evans
Respondent: State of Florida
Respondent: Orange County Sheriff’s Office
Respondent: Clerk of the Circuit Court for Orange County
Judge: Michael Deen

Key Dates

Trial court order dismissing mandamus petition: 2026-01-06
Appellate decision: 2026-04-24

What You Should Do Next

1
Consider filing a motion for rehearing
If Evans believes there is a basis, he may file a timely motion for rehearing in the Sixth District within the applicable deadline to ask the court to reconsider.
2
Consult counsel about further review
If rehearing is denied or not pursued, Evans should consult an attorney about the possibility and viability of seeking review by the Florida Supreme Court and applicable timelines.
3
Comply with the underlying dismissal
Absent further relief, Evans should assume the trial court's dismissal remains in effect and plan actions accordingly, including any steps required by the trial court or custodial authorities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the court decide?: The appellate court affirmed the trial court's dismissal of Evans's petition for a writ of mandamus.
Who is affected by this decision?: Paris Demetrius Evans is directly affected; the State, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, and the Clerk of the Circuit Court were respondents.
What does 'treated as an appeal under Rule 9.040(c)' mean?: The appellate court converted the certiorari filing into a formal appeal for procedural purposes under the cited rule and then reviewed the trial court's order.
Can this decision be appealed further?: The opinion notes the standard rehearing period; further review may require filing a motion for rehearing in this court or seeking review by a higher court, subject to procedural rules and deadlines.

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Full Filing Text

SIXTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
                         STATE OF FLORIDA
                        _____________________________

                            Case No. 6D2026-0332
           Lower Tribunal Nos. 2010-CF-010425 and 2025-CA-011049
                      _____________________________

                             PARIS DEMETRIUS EVANS,

                                     Petitioner,

                                         v.

    STATE OF FLORIDA, ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, and CLERK OF THE
                    CIRCUIT COURT FOR ORANGE COUNTY,

                                   Respondents.
                        _____________________________

       Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the Circuit Court for Orange County.
                                Michael Deen, Judge.

                                   April 24, 2026

PER CURIAM.

      Pursuant to Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.040(c), the Petitioner’s

Petition for Writ of Certiorari is treated as an appeal of the trial court’s Order

Dismissing Petition for Writ of Mandamus entered on January 6, 2026. The trial

court’s order is affirmed.

      AFFIRMED.

WHITE, MIZE and BROWNLEE, JJ., concur.
Paris Demetrius Evans, Bonifay, pro se.

No Appearance for Respondents.


 NOT FINAL UNTIL TIME EXPIRES TO FILE MOTION FOR REHEARING
          AND DISPOSITION THEREOF IF TIMELY FILED




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