William Tony McCroan v. State of Florida (N. F. E. T. C.)

OPINION ON MOTION TO ENFORCE MANDATE

McCroan filed a motion asking this court to enter an opinion enforcing its mandate. For the reasons discussed below, we grant the motion.

While McCroan was awaiting trial on criminal charges, the trial court found McCroan incompetent to proceed. The court then entered an order finding him not guilty by reason of insanity. The court also found McCroan was a danger to himself or others and ordered that he be civilly committed. McCroan subsequently filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus in the trial court, arguing the court lacked the authority to…