In the Circuit Court of The

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE

SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN

AND FOR ______COUNTY, FLORIDA

STATE OF FLORIDA SPN:

vs. CASE NO/s:

DIV.:

Defendant

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ORDER FINDING DEFENDANT COMPETENT

[Mental Illness]

THIS CAUSE came on before the Court upon the submission of a Competency Evaluation by the Forensic Administrator of (name of forensic facility). In sum and substance, it is the opinion of the staff at (name of forensic facility) that the defendant is now competent to proceed.

The defendant was previously committed to the Department of Children and Families by prior Order of Court pursuant to Florida Statute section 916.13(1) due to mental illness.

The Court received a report from the Forensic Administrator which indicates that the defendant is now competent to stand trial.

At hearing on the ______day of ______, 20___, the defendant was present before the Court with the counsel of record. Both the state and the defense were awarded the opportunity to present evidence to the Court, both agreed that the Court rely on the written reports filed with the Court. It is, therefore;

CONSIDERED, ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that:

1. The defendant is now competent to proceed, based upon the report.

2. The defendant is remanded to the custody of the (name of detention facility).

3. If continued medication of this defendant is required, provided or prescribed by (name of forensic facility) , for the defendant, appropriate officials of the detention facility shall administer or cause to be administered said medication in accordance with the instructions of the treatment facility, continuing unless and until modified or eliminated by authorized medical authority.

DONE AND ORDERED at ______, ______County, Florida this ______day of ,20 .

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JUDGE (insert name of presiding judge)

CIRCUIT JUDGE

Copies:

Assistant State Attorney: insert name and address of ASA

Defense Counsel: insert name and address of defense counsel

Kendra Brown: Court Mental Health Coordinator, Court Administration, Rm 203, Leon County Courthouse, 301 S. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Fl. 32301

Sally Cunningham/ Rita Watson: Department of Children and Families, Mental Health Program Office, 1317 Winewood Blvd; Bldg 6 Rm 223, Tallahassee, Fl., 32399