Brock v. Hardman

Peterson, Justice.

*737James Brock appeals from the denial of his mandamus petition seeking records related to his murder convictions. We first address whether we have jurisdiction over the appeal arising from this civil action. We conclude that this appeal arises from an extraordinary remedies case "concerning proceedings in which a sentence of death was imposed or could be imposed," and thus we have jurisdiction under OCGA § 15-3-3.1 (a) (4). Nevertheless, Brock's appeal must be dismissed for failure to file a discretionary application as OCGA § 42-12-8 requires for civil cases filed by…