K.D.G. v. State

THREADGILL, Acting Chief Judge.

The appellant, a juvenile, challenges an order adjudicating him delinquent of trespass and committing him to supervision by the Department of Juvenile Justice. He claims the trial court failed to comply with certain statutory requirements. We affirm the adjudication of delinquency, but reverse the disposition.

Section 985.229(1), Florida Statutes (1999), requires a trial court, at the disposition hearing, to order a predisposition report regarding the child’s eligibility for disposition other than by adjudication and commitment to the department. Section…