January 10, 2006
J.I.S. v. State of Florida
Case Number(s):
SC05-1097

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Summary:

J.I.S., a juvenile, was adjudicated delinquent for lewd and lascivious battery and was committed to a high-risk program for an indeterminate period. He argues he is entitled to credit for the five months he spent in secure detention before trial. The trial judge and the 1st District Court of Appeal rejected that argument. The District Court ruled it was not logical to adjust an indeterminate sentence for time served. The District Court also distinguished the juvenile system, which it said was designed for rehabilitation, from the adult justice system, which does provide credit for time served but is designed for punishment.