Department of Juvenile Justice v. State

QUINCE, Judge.

The Department of Juvenile Justice, on behalf of A.L., a minor, challenges A.L.’s long term commitment to a level ten maximum security facility for criminal mischief and contempt. We reverse because the commitment to a level ten security facility for these offenses is not authorized by statute.

A.L. is a repeat offender who has a history of encounters with the juvenile justice system. While at Boley Rehabilitative Center, where he was placed following incarceration for burglary, auto theft, and violation of aftercare, A.L. again violated the terms of his aftercare agreement by…