Supreme Court of Florida

In Re: Amendments to Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure 8.013 and 8.350

January 5, 2023355 So. 3d 893

Summary

The Supreme Court of Florida adopted amendments to Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure 8.013 and 8.350 in response to newly enacted legislation. The amendments establish additional written-motion and hearing requirements for supervised-release and secure detention, and revise terminology and assessment-disclosure requirements for residential treatment placements. The amendments took effect immediately, subject to a 75-day period for public comments.