Opinion
A25D0039
09-11-2024
CARNEL L. BRYANT v. CHRISTINE S. BARKER et al.
The Court of Appeals hereby passes the following order:
Carnel L. Bryant seeks discretionary review of the trial court's May 29, 2024 order dismissing his petition for writ of mandamus. We, however, lack jurisdiction to consider the application.
Bryant filed the application for discretionary appeal in the Supreme Court, which transferred the matter to this Court. See Case No. S24D1385 (Aug. 7 2024).
To be timely, an application for discretionary appeal must be filed within 30 days of entry of the order or judgment to be appealed. See OCGA § 5-6-35 (d). "The requirements of OCGA § 5-6-35 are jurisdictional and this [C]ourt cannot accept an appeal not made in compliance therewith." Boyle v. State, 190 Ga.App. 734, 734 (380 S.E.2d 57) (1989). Bryant's application was filed in the Supreme Court on July 30, 2024, 62 days after entry of the order he seeks to appeal. Accordingly, the application is untimely, and it is hereby DISMISSED for lack of jurisdiction.