Rodriguez v. State of Florida

David Rodriguez appeals the trial court’s Final Order of Civil Commitment finding him a sexually violent predator pursuant to Sections 394.910 through 394.930, Florida Statutes (2011). He argues on appeal that the trial court committed errors, each of which is grounds for reversal. We affirm the trial court, but as to the first issue on appeal certify conflict with Special v. Baux, 79 So.3d 755, 772 (Fla. 4th DCA 2011), which is presently pending before the Florida Supreme Court, sub nom Special v. West Boca Medical Center, 90 So.3d 273 (Fla.2012).

Rodriguez’s first claim, and the one as to…