J.I.S., A Child v. State Of Florida

Supreme Court of Florida

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No. SC05-1097

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J.I.S., a child,

Petitioner,

vs.

STATE OF FLORIDA,

Respondent.

[May 11, 2006]

PARIENTE, C.J.

Is a juvenile delinquent who receives an indeterminate residential commitment to the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) entitled to credit for time served in secure detention before the commitment? The First District Court of Appeal, whose decision we review, answered this question in the negative but certified conflict â€