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Fla. R. Juv. P. 8.601

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Rule 8.601 Commencement of Proceedings

Part IV: Proceedings for Families and Children In Need of Services

Rule Text

of:

(a) Pleadings. All proceedings shall be initiated by the filing

(1) a request to take into custody;

(2) a petition for children in need of services; or

(3) a shelter petition.

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