Daniel Kellond v. State of Florida

Petitioner seeks certiorari review of the trial court’s order continuing his involuntary commitment after being found not guilty of attempted murder by reason of insanity. He argues that the order of commitment was facially deficient and a departure from the essential requirements of law because it failed to make specific findings that Petitioner had “a mental illness and, because of the illness, is manifestly dangerous to himself or herself or others.” § 916.15(2), Fla. Stat. (2015). 1 We agree.

“[F]or commitment to be continued pursuant to section 916.15, the court must find that the…