Hilliard v. State

Petitioner seeks review of an order denying her motion to disqualify the trial judge. Her sole basis for relief is her assertion that the order was untimely because it was issued beyond the 30-day time period specified in Rule 2.330(j), Florida Rules of Judicial Administration. The merits of the disqualification motion itself are not at issue.

Petitioner served her motion on the trial judge on November 21, 2012, seeking disqualification under Rule 2.330(j), which provides:

The [trial] judge shall rule on a motion to disqualify immediately, but no later than 30 days after the service of the…