X.R. v. State

Although I believe that the behavior order was erroneously entered, I agree that the juvenile was not free to disregard the order. So long as the trial court’s order was entered with subject matter jurisdiction, the juvenile was obligated to obey the order, even if erroneous. Robbie v. Robbie, 726 So.2d 817, 819 (Fla. 4th DCA 1999).

I write to express my views on the use of pre-trial behavior orders. As observed by Judge Griffin in her concurring' opinion in T.W.L.,1 the Legislature has not authorized the use of pre-trial behavior orders. Like Judge Griffin, I find no merit to the State’s…