Supreme Court of Florida

In Re: Amendments to the Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure - 2021 Fast-Track Report

February 3, 2022

Summary

The court adopted proposed amendments to the Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure, with one minor modification to the redesignation of forms 8.973A through 8.973D. The amendments conform juvenile procedure to recent legislation concerning attorney appointments, placement priorities, custody changes, judicial review at age 16, and reinstatement of parental rights. The amendments became effective immediately, subject to a later period for public comments because the proposals had not previously been published.