Madden v. State

LEHAN, Judge.

This case involves an appeal from an order of involuntary commitment. Appellant asserts three points on appeal: (1) there was insufficient evidence to support the involuntary commitment order; (2) the trial court, contrary to sections 394.453(1) and 394.467(l)(b)(5), Florida Statutes (1983), failed to consider less restrictive alternatives; and (3) the trial court improperly did not allow summation and closing argument by appellant’s counsel.

Appellant’s third point has merit. The trial court erred by not permitting summation and closing argument. This was a denial of appellant’s…