D.F. v. State

Petitioner filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus pursuant to section 79.01, Florida Statutes (2017), and section 394.459(8), Florida Statutes (2017), alleging that he was unlawfully detained as the State failed to present substantial, competent evidence to justify his detention at his Baker Act hearing.1 The State properly conceded error. Finding that Petitioner was entitled to immediate relief, we granted the petition by unpublished order and stated that an opinion would follow to explain our decision.

Petitioner was admitted for involuntary examination under section 394.463(2)(a)(2),…