Williams v. State

Anthony Williams appeals an order finding no probable cause to release him from his involuntary civil commitment as a sexually violent offender pursuant to sections 394.910-.932, Florida Statutes (2010). Finding that he met his burden of proof at the limited probable cause hearing held pursuant to section 394.918(3), we reverse the trial court’s order and remand for trial held pursuant to section 394.918(4).

Probable cause is a question of law subject to de novo review. Pagan v. State, 830 So.2d 792, 806 (Fla.2002). In determining whether a petitioner has met the burden of proof to establish…