Chukes v. State

Kenneth Chukes [“Chukes”] appeals an order finding no probable cause to release him from his involuntary civil commitment under the Jimmy Ryce Act. See § 394.918(4), Fla. Stat. (2010). We reverse because Chukes met his burden of proof at the section 394.918(3) limited probable cause hearing, and is entitled to a trial.

Chukes was convicted of a lewd act with a child and attempted sexual battery. This Court affirmed that conviction. *952Chukes v. State, 641 So.2d 82 (Fla. 5th DCA 1994). Upon completion of his prison term in 2002, the State successfully sought to have Chukes civilly committed under…