R.K. v. State

The sole issue presented in this appeal is whether the trial court erred in committing appellant, a juvenile, in the absence of a predisposition report. We reverse and remand for a new disposition hearing.

Following an adjudicatory hearing, the trial court found appellant guilty as charged in the Petition.1 The court ordered a predisposition report (PDR), specifically asking the Department of Juvenile Justice Department to determine whether sexual offender placement was required in this case in order to protect the public.

A disposition hearing was held December 20, 2001. The court announced…