J.L.O. v. State

ORFINGER, M., Senior Judge.

J.L.O. appeals from an order of disposition finding her delinquent and committing her to a level 8 residential program, a departure from the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) recommendation of a level 4 commitment. She contends that the only reason for departure was the unavailability of a level 4 (or even a level 6) residential program, which is an insufficient reason for departure.

J.L.O. is a 16 year old girl, who was residing with her adoptive parents and two siblings. She did not get along with her mother, and in July 1997 was charged with assaulting her.…