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.

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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.

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Answered on 11/15/08, 8:42 pm


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