E.C. v. State

POLEN, Judge.

E.C., a minor, appeals the revocation of his suspended commitment, claiming the trial court erred by basing the revocation solely on hearsay evidence. We agree and reverse.

E.C. had been adjudicated delinquent for battery, disorderly conduct and interfering with the lawful administration of an educational institution. As a result, E.C. was ordered committed to the custody of HRS, to complete 100 hours of community service, and to attend school without any unexcused absences, suspensions or improper conduct. The trial court, however, suspended that commitment.

On February 16, 1995,…