The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is denied. Petitioner is allowed until October 23, 2023, within which to pay the docketing fee required by Rule 38(a) and to submit a petition in compliance with Rule 33.1 of the Rules of this Court.

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/26/2023.

Waiver of right of respondent Ricky D. Dixon, Secretary, Florida Department of Corrections to respond filed.

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due June 26, 2023)

Application (22A858) granted by Justice Thomas extending the time to file until May 22, 2023.

Application (22A858) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from April 20, 2023 to May 22, 2023, submitted to Justice Thomas.

Mark A. Jones, Petitioner, represented by Michael Robert Ufferman

Ricky D. Dixon, Secretary, Florida Department of Corrections, Respondent, represented by Rebecca Rock McGuigan