January 9, 2007
David Everette v. Florida Dept. of Children & Families
Case Number(s):
SC05-1996

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Summary:

Mr. Everette, who has moderate mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy and schizoaffective disorder, has lived in the state's care since he was 16. He once faced criminal charges stemming from a fight in his group home but he was found not competent to stand trial. The charges were later dismissed and the trial court ordered that he be committed to a secure facility. In this appeal, he challenges his classification by the Third District Court of Appeal as a "forensic client," arguing he was committed under the state's civil mental health statute.