PER CURIAM.
Reversed. At sentencing the trial court imposed a public defender's fee and advised appellant that he could contest the fee at a later date. Appellant contends that the trial court erred in imposing the fee without giving him notice and an opportunity to be heard prior to its imposition. We agree. Section 27.56(7), Florida Statutes (1985) permits the trial court to assess a defendant for the value of the services of his public defender after adequate notice...
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