Supreme Court of Florida
In Re Amendments to the Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure
May 23, 201338 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 337
Summary
The Florida Supreme Court adopted numerous amendments to the Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure and related forms, including changes governing delinquency pleas, dependency commencement, service and diligent searches, parenthood determinations, contempt, disposition orders, residential treatment, and appellate counsel. The amendments establish procedural safeguards for plea advisements, civil contempt, identifying and serving parents, and preserving appellate rights after dependency or termination orders. The amendments were made effective July 1, 2013.