Conviction Review Application

Application for Conviction Review

Please complete this form to have a conviction reviewed. All information must be provided.

Please provide the defendants information. A section has been provided for additional information if the applicant is not the defendant. The following guidelines govern acceptance for review of any Application:

The conviction is in the Ninth Judicial Circuit (Orange or Osceola counties).
There is a plausible claim of innocence (i.e. the defendant did not commit or participate in the crime charged or there is a conviction where the investigation reveals facts, circumstances and/or events which so grossly corrupted the fact-finding process as to substantially deny the defendant a fair adjudication of his/her guilt or innocence at trial, or, if the conviction was obtained by a guilty plea, prevented the defendant from making a knowing decision to plead guilty).
The claim is capable of being investigated and resolved, and if substantiated, would support the innocence of the defendant.
Applications for review of Serious Felony Convictions where the defendant is incarcerated, will take precedence over all other applications.
The Conviction Integrity and Unit ("CIU") does not review lawful sentences.
Requesting review of your case by our office will not extend the time you have to pursue post-conviction remedies, such as file an appeal or post-conviction motion. You need to pursue those remedies separately.
Acknowledgment of receipt of the Petition by the State Attorney's Office does not indicate acceptance of the case for investigation, or the validity of the claim of innocence.

Important: The State Attorney's Office cannot provide legal advice. Please consult with an attorney prior to submitting an Application if you need assistance or have any questions regarding anything contained in this Application. If you are currently represented by an attorney, the CIU will only communicate with your attorney. You should consult your attorney prior to submitting your Application.

*Please note that under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address or any submitted information from this form released in response to a public records request, do not submit this form. Instead, download this form here and mail it, and any copies of supporting documentation, to our office. Copies of supporting documentation can also be emailed to ciu@sao9.org.

Office of the State Attorney
Ninth Judicial Circuit
Attn: Conviction Integrity and Accountability Unit
415 N. Orange Ave
Orlando, FL 32801

Defendant's Information

Each field must be completed. If a field does not apply, put N/A in the field.

* Indicates required field

Today's Date *

Defendant's First Name: *

Defendant's Last Name: *

Defendant's Address Line 1 *

Defendant's Address Line 2 *

Defendant's City *

Defendant's State *

Defendant's Zip Code *

Defendant's Country *

Defendant's Date of Birth *

DOC Number (if applicable) *

Case Number *

Charge(s) *

Date of Conviction *

Current Attorney(s) *

Former Attorney(s) *

If this form is filled out by someone other than the Defendant:

Applicant's First Name *

Applicant's Last Name *

Relationship to the Defendant *

Applicant's Contact Information *

Has the Defendant given you permission to file this application on their behalf? *

Case Information

What is the basis for your application for review? (Answer the following)

Actual innocence (I did not commit the crime). *

The witness/informant has recently recanted or changed their testimony. *

I have an alibi. *

Provide contact information for alibi: *

I have newly discovered evidence. *

Explain the evidence: *

There is DNA in my case that was not tested. *

There is an issue with the scientific evidence or expert witness. *

Explain the issue with evidence/witness: *

The police officer in my case has been arrested. *

Officer's Name *

Officer's Badge Number *

How do you believe the officer's arrest impacts your case? *

I have another basis for review not listed. *

Provide explanation of other basis for review: *

Please explain in detail how the Defendant is innocent of the charges (and why you believe our office should review this case). *

Please explain how the Defendant came to be arrested. *

Is there any evidence that supports your claim(s)? *

Was this evidence previously presented to a judge or jury? *

If yes, please provide details about the rulings and how this evidence impacts your claim of innocence. *

Please provide the names and phone numbers of witnesses or alibis, or any other person with relevant information, whom you think will provide information verifying your claims and whom we should contact. *

Was the conviction the result of: *

Was there any DNA in this case? *

Did you provide a statement to the police? *

Did you testify at trial? *

Was an appeal filed in this case? *

If Yes, provide status information and case numbers: *

Have any post-conviction motions been filed in this case? *

If Yes, provide status information: *

Have you contacted an innocence organization/project about your case? *

If Yes, name of organization/project: *

Have they started an investigation of your case? *

Have you filed a 3.853 motion pursuant to Florida Statute, Section 925.11? *

If Yes, provide status information: *

Do you have information about the person who may have committed the crime? *

Please provide any additional information you think is relevant to review of your case: *

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Application for Conviction Review

Defendant's Information

Case Information

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