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Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure – 2026

The Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure govern delinquency, dependency, termination of parental rights, and families and children in need of services proceedings in Florida courts. Includes plain-English summaries and committee notes.

Sections

Part I: Rules of General Application Part II: Delinquency Proceedings Part III: Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights Proceedings Part IV: Proceedings for Families and Children In Need of Services Part V: Other Proceedings
Part I: Rules of General Application Rules 8.000–8.004 Part II: Delinquency Proceedings Rules 8.005–8.185 Part III: Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights Proceedings Rules 8.201–8.540 Part IV: Proceedings for Families and Children In Need of Services Rules 8.601–8.695 Part V: Other Proceedings Rules 8.705–8.870