Hoyos v. Singletary

STEVENSON, Judge.

Hoyos, a prison mmate, converted to the religious faith of Islam while he was incarcerated. Thereafter, he filed a facially sufficient petition pursuant to Section 68.07, Florida Statutes (1993), to change his name in accordance with religious tradition. In response, the Department of Corrections (“DOC”) filed a conditional objection contending that a name change would adversely affect its security interests. Based on DOC’s response, the trial court summarily denied Hoyos’ petition. After the petition was denied, Hoyos requested an evidentiary hearing. The trial court denied…