Martin v. State

Appellant Ernest Martin challenges a final order adopting a magistrate’s recommendation that he be subjected to involuntary medical treatment. He raises two issues on appeal, only one of which merits discussion. He argues that the magistrate erred by finding that the treatment was necessary when there was no evidence that it was recommended by his multidisciplinary team. We agree and reverse. See Louisma v. State, 78 So.3d 50 (Fla. 4th DCA 2012).

Appellant was adjudicated incompetent to proceed in a criminal matter, committed to the Department of Children and Families, and placed in the…