Rule 8.201 Commencement of Proceedings

(a) Commencement of Proceedings. Proceedings are commenced when:

(1) an initial shelter petition is filed;

or

(2) a petition alleging dependency is filed;

(3) a petition for termination of parental rights is filed;

(4) a petition for an injunction to prevent child abuse under chapter 39, Florida Statutes, is filed.

(5) a petition or affidavit for an order to take into custody is filed; or

(6) any other petition authorized by chapter 39, Florida Statutes, is filed.

(b) File to Be Opened. Upon commencement of any proceeding, the clerk must open a file and assign a case number.