Williams v. State

Craig Williams (“Williams”) appeals from an order summarily denying, as untimely, his petition for a writ of habeas corpus. We reverse.

The State petitioned to have Williams committed as a sexually violent predator under Florida’s Involuntary Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators Act (“Jimmy Ryce Act”), section 394.910-.930, Florida Statutes (2007). After a jury trial, the trial court entered a final judgment of commitment, which Williams appealed. This Court affirmed the judgment of eom-mitment, issuing its mandate on May 29, 2009.

Williams subsequently filed a petition for writ of…