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Melvin v. State

Citations

  • 804 So. 2d 460
  • 2001 WL 1448749

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  • concluding that the Jimmy Ryce Act's ex parte probable cause determination must be supported by sworn proof in the form of a verified petition or affidavit
  • granting habeas relief when the State had failed to provide sworn support for the commitment petition

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Judges: Northcutt

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