Florida Supreme Court February oral arguments
Oral arguments will be held on February 5-6 beginning at 9:00 a.m. each day. Several capital cases are on the Court’s schedule.
The Florida Supreme Court will hold two days of oral argument for the month of February. Oral arguments will be held on December 5-6 beginning at 9:00 a.m. each day. Several capital cases are on the Court’s schedule.
February 5
Zieler v. State
On February 5, beginning at 10:00 a.m., the Court will hear argument in Zieler v. State. Joseph Zieler was sentenced to death in 2023 following a jury's recommendation for death by a vote of 10-2. He was one of the first people sentenced under Florida's 2023 capital sentencing statute. This is his direct appeal.
TFDP Prior Coverage on Zieler’s Case
February 6
Woodbury v. State; Woodbury v. Sec’y, Dep’t of Corrs.
On February 6, beginning at 10:10 a.m., the Court will hear argument in Michael Woodbury's case. Woodbury was sentenced to death for crimes that occurred in 2017. This is Woodbury's initial postconviction and petition for writ of habeas corpus.
Wilcox v. State; Wilcox v. Sec’y, Dep’t of Corrs.
On February 6, beginning at 10:50 a.m., the Court will hear argument in Darious Wilcox's case. Wilcox was sentenced to death for crimes that occurred in 2008. This is Wilcox's initial postconviction and petition for writ of habeas corpus.
Links to the docket in each case can be found on the Court’s website here. Oral arguments are live-streamed and can be accessed here.