L.R. v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. “(4) If the court finds that the child named in the petition has committed a delinquent act or violation of law, it may, in its discretion, enter an order stating the facts upon which its finding is based but withholding adjudication of delinquency and placing the child in a probation program under the supervision of the department or under the supervision of any other person or agency specifically authorized and appointed by the court.... (5) If the court finds that the child named in a petition has committed a delinquent act or violation of law, but elects not to proceed under subsection (4), it shall incorporate that finding in an order of adjudication of delinquency entered in the case, briefly stating the facts upon which the finding is made, and the court shall thereafter have full authority under this chapter to deal with the child as adjudicated.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. Y.J. v. State · 874 So. 2d 688 - YJ v. State

2. “in circumstances where an adjudication is entered, the trial court must state briefly the facts upon which the adjudication was based.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 874 So. 2d 688 - YJ v. State