Florida § 924.066 - Collateral relief.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 924.066 — Collateral relief., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 924.066. Collateral relief.
(1) Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this chapter, a prisoner in custody may seek relief based upon claims that the judgment of conviction or sentence was imposed in violation of the Constitution or law of the United States or the State of Florida. (2) Either the state or a prisoner in custody may obtain review in the next higher state court of a trial court’s adverse ruling granting or denying collateral relief. The state may obtain review of any trial court ruling that fails to enforce a procedural bar. (3) A person in a noncapital case who is seeking collateral review under this chapter has no right to a court-appointed lawyer.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 924.066
What does Florida Statutes § 924.066 cover?
Section 924.066 ("Collateral relief.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 924.066?
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How does Florida § 924.066 apply to my situation?
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