Barrett v. State

KELLY, Judge.

Alexander Joseph Barrett appeals the trial court’s dismissal of his “motion to correct judgment and sentence” filed pursuant to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.800(a). Because we conclude the trial court erred in finding it lacked jurisdiction to rule on Barrett’s motion, we reverse.

Barrett was charged by information with two counts of trafficking in hydrocodone. His mother posted a $200,000 cash appearance bond with the Pinellas County Sheriffs Office. Barrett’s bond was thereafter reduced and $180,000 was returned to Ms. Barrett. The sheriffs office retained $20,000 to…