In Re: Amendments to Florida Rule of Juvenile Procedure 8.013

Summary

The Supreme Court of Florida approved amendments to Florida Rule of Juvenile Procedure 8.013 governing detention petitions and orders. The amendments clarify terminology and require specific written findings when a child is detained for 48 hours on an offense classified as domestic violence, including that respite care is unavailable and secure detention is necessary to protect the victim from injury. The amendments take effect July 1, 2023, at 12:01 a.m.