Johnson v. State

PER curiam;.

Appellant seeks review of an order designating him a sexual predator. He contends that the trial court erred by not holding a hearing to determine whether his federal offenses qualify him for such designation. We agree and reverse.

The State filed a petition alleging that Appellant met the criteria for designation as a sexual predator based on his federal convictions. The petition was filed pursuant to section 775.21(5)(a)3., Florida Statutes (2010), which provides:

If the Department of Corrections, the department, or any other law enforcement agency obtains information which…