M.A. v. State

M.A. challenges his commitment to a level 8 program. Finding that the circuit court had jurisdiction over appellant at the time of the commitment, we affirm.

On August 18, 2004, M.A. entered pleas of guilty or no contest in eight cases. He was adjudicated delinquent and placed in a Level 6 moderate risk commitment. The preprinted, form disposition order stated:

The placement is for an indeterminate period, but no longer than 5 years or the child’s 19th birthday, or as expected in section 985.201(4)(b) 1 and 2, whichever comes first.[1]

Upon release, the child shall be placed on post-commitment…