Francis v. State

We affirm Jean Pierre Francis’ conviction, but remand for the entry of a proper nunc pro tunc order finding Francis competent to stand trial. Although the trial court found Francis competent to proceed to trial after previously having found him to be incompetent, the only written confirmation thereof is contained in a document entitled “Court Minutes/Order” signed by the deputy clerk, not by the trial court. Accordingly, we remand this matter to the trial court for the entry of a proper written order of competence, nunc pro tunc. See Fla. R.Crim. P. 3.212(c)(7) (stating: “If, at any time…