State v. E.D.P.

While I might agree that the procedure approved by the majority appears to be more efficient, I cannot agree that this is what the statutory scheme provides.8 Section 39.052, *1148Florida Statutes (Supp.1996), outlines the procedure courts must follow in delinquency proceedings:(4) DISPOSITION HEARING FOR DELINQUENCY CASES.-When a child has been found to have committed a delinquent act, the following procedures shall be applicable to the disposition of the case:(a) At the disposition hearing, the court shall consider a predisposition report regarding the suitability of the child for disposition…