FARMER, J.
Because the trial judge departed from the role of impartiality during a factfinding hearing, we reverse a final order of violation of probation.
Defendant had pleaded guilty to robbery with a firearm and was placed on two years probation as a habitual offender. Among the conditions of probation was a requirement that he file monthly reports with his probation officer (PO) and not depart from Broward County without the PO's permission.
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