Minasian v. State

A prisoner appeals the trial court’s denial of his petition for writ of mandamus directed to the Clerk of Court of Palm Beach County. In his petition he sought to compel the circuit court clerk to provide transcripts of jury selection and the docket summary sheet of his criminal trial in 1993. He alleged that he would pay the copying fee. Without ordering a response, the trial court denied the motion without stating its reasons. We reverse the trial court’s order, as the petition stated a facially sufficient ground for relief.

To obtain mandamus relief, the petitioner must establish a clear…