Swift v. State

LEHAN, Judge.

Defendant appeals from the revocation of his probation in a community control program which was imposed pursuant to the Youthful Offender Act, chapter 958, Florida Statutes (1983). We reverse on the basis of defendant’s second contention on appeal, as explained below.

Defendant’s first contention on appeal is that the trial court had no jurisdiction to revoke community control and that any violations of community control are to be addressed by the Department of Corrections. However, if a defendant is charged with violating community control after October 1, 1983, jurisdiction is…