Hale v. McNeil

■ Appellant challenges a circuit court order denying his motion for relief from final order and motion to reimburse his filing fee. Because Appellant did not timely pursue his claims, we lack jurisdiction over the appeal. Therefore, the appeal is dismissed.

Appellant is an inmate with the Florida Department of Corrections. On August 25, 2003, he filed a petition for writ of mandamus, alleging that the Department of Corrections had unlawfully deprived him of gain time. Finding Appellant to be indigent, the trial court stated the action could proceed without the prepayment of costs, and ordered…