Part IV: Proceedings for Families and Children In Need of Services
Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure – 2026
Rule 8.601
Commencement of Proceedings
Rule 8.603
Application of Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
Rule 8.605
Transfer of Cases
Rule 8.610
Parties
Rule 8.615
Providing Counsel to Parties
Rule 8.617
Guardian Ad Litem
Rule 8.620
Style of Pleadings and Orders
Rule 8.625
General Provisions for Hearings
Rule 8.630
Computation and Enlargement of Time
Rule 8.635
Process
Rule 8.640
Pleadings to Be Signed
Rule 8.645
Orders
Rule 8.650
Taking Into Custody
Rule 8.655
Shelter Petition, Hearing, and Order
Rule 8.660
Petitions
Rule 8.665
Answers, Arraignments, and Prehearing Conferences
Rule 8.670
Motions
Rule 8.675
Examinations, Evaluation, and Treatment
Rule 8.680
Discovery
Rule 8.685
Adjudicatory Hearings
Rule 8.690
Disposition Hearings
Rule 8.695
Postdisposition Relief