Long v. State

Corinthian Long appeals the final order denying his motion filed under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850. We reverse and remand for further proceedings because we are unable to determine whether Long’s motion for rehearing was timely filed and whether this court has jurisdiction to hear the merits of Long’s appeal.

On October 17, 2014, the postconviction court rendered the final order denying Long’s rule 3.850 motion. On November 6, 2014, Long filed his motion for rehearing by placing it in prison officials’ hands. See Fla. R. App. P. 9.420(a)(2)(A). The postconviction court dismissed…