Jenkins v. State

WHATLEY, Judge.

The appellant, David Richard Jenkins, challenges his convictions for four counts of capital sexual battery. We find merit only in his contention that the trial court erred in denying his motion to require the victim to submit to an independent psychological evaluation, and we therefore reverse.

Psychological examinations may be ordered where the victim’s credibility is at issue. Camejo v. State, 660 So.2d 242 (Fla. 1995). Before ordering an independent psychological evaluation of a victim where the victim’s credibility is at issue, the trial court must determine whether there is…