Lawn v. State

Charles Lawn appeals the circuit court order granting in part and denying in part his motion to compel the clerk of the court to respond to his request for trial court documents in his criminal case, CRC02-18403CF. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

Mr. Lawn made a written request to the clerk of the court for specific trial court documents for the purpose of a clemency hearing and included a statement that he was willing to pay for the records. This request complied with Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420(i) (2012). The clerk of the court, as custodian of the trial…