No. 26-5628 *** CAPITAL CASE ***
 
Title: Joseph Zieler, Petitioner
v.
Florida
Docketed: September 21, 2026
Lower Ct: Supreme Court of Florida
   Case Numbers: (SC2023-1003)
   Decision Date: April 16, 2026
   Rehearing Denied: June 17, 2026
 
Proceedings and Orders
Sep 04 2026 Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due October 21, 2026)
Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis Petition Appendix Proof of Service
Oct 21 2026 Brief of Florida in opposition not accepted for filing. (To be corrected - October 26, 2026)
Oct 21 2026 Brief of respondent Florida in opposition filed. (Corrected)
Main Document Proof of Service
Nov 05 2026 DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 12/4/2026.
Attorneys
Attorneys for Petitioner
Steven L. Bolotin
Counsel of Record
Office of the Public Defender
Polk County Courthouse - 3rd Floor
P.O. Box 9000-PD
Bartow, FL 33830

SBOLOTIN@PD10.ORG
Ph: 863-534-4200
Party name: Joseph Zieler


Attorneys for Respondent
David Morgan Steven Dewhirst
Counsel of Record
Office of the Solicitor General
PL-01, The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1050

David.Dewhirst@myfloridalegal.com
Ph: 850-414-3300
Party name: Florida


Scott Andrew Browne
Office of the Attorney General
3507 E. Frontage Road, Suite 200
Tampa, FL 33607-7013

Scott.Browne@MyFloridaLegal.com
Ph: 813-287-7910
Party name: Florida