Wyatt v. State

The appellant, Michael Earl Wyatt, appeals the revocation of his probation, contending that the circuit court violated his constitutional rights in that the court failed to include in its revocation order a written statement of the evidence relied upon and the specific reasons for the revocation. A review of the court's revocation order confirms that no specific findings were included.

A written statement setting forth the evidence relied upon and the reasons for revoking probation is necessary to meet the minimum constitutional requirements of due process.Morrissey v. Brewer, 408 U.S. 471, 92…