Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
legal term
My friend who is incarcirated recently summited an appeal and on his on line docket i see the term ord-sua sponte dismissal.What does this mean?
Asked on 11/15/08, 10:30 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Brent Rose
The Orsini & Rose Law Firm
Re: legal term
It means the trial judge or the appellate court did something on its own without a motion being filed.
Answered on 11/15/08, 11:46 am
Valerie Masters
Valerie Masters, P.A.
Re: legal term
It was dismissed on the courts own motion.
Answered on 11/15/08, 8:42 pm
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