Moreland v. State

MICKLE, Judge.

Willie Moreland appeals an order that authorized medical treatment without his consent for a period of time while he was confined in the Florida State Hospital by commitment pursuant to chapter 916, Florida Statutes. Although the order purports to authorize treatment in accordance with section 916.107(3)(a), Florida Statutes (Supp.1996), we conclude that the order is inadequate for failure to satisfy the minimum statutory requirements delineated in Meeker v. State, 584 So.2d 169 (Fla. 1st DCA 1991). Accordingly, we reverse the order. See Vaughn v. State, 705 So.2d 951 (Fla. 1st…