M.W. v. State

M.W. appeals a final order adjudicating her delinquent and committing her to a moderate risk facility. She argues that in departing from the Department of Juvenile Justice’s (Department’s) recommendation of probation, the trial court did not comply with the requirements set out in E.A.R. v. State, 4 So.3d 614 (Fla.2009). In particular, M.W. argues the trial court failed to explain how the more restrictive commitment, which the trial court imposed based on the same factors and evidence considered by the Department, better *351served the rehabilitative needs of the child. We agree and,…