In Re Amendments to Florida Rule of Juvenile Procedure 8.255 — Pariente, J., Concurring

Summary

Justice Pariente filed a concurring opinion supporting the Florida Bar Juvenile Rules Committee’s proposed amendments to Rule 8.255(b). He emphasizes that the amendments safeguard a child’s right to be present and heard in dependency hearings, requiring courts to inquire into any absence. The opinion underscores the importance of child participation as a core purpose of the rule.