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Rule 65C-13.020 Former number

Rule 65C-13.020 isn't in force: Permanency Staffings, repealed effective 2008-04-06. These opinions cite it by number.

2 opinions cite Rule 65C-13.020

  1. J.I. v. Department of Children & Families 922 So. 2d 405 · 4D05-3921 · 4th DCA 2006

    Affirmed This opinion cites Rule 65C-13.020 7 times, the section generally

    Termination affirmed: the Sunshine Law does not apply to DCF permanency staffings, and the father's case plan failure and residence with the mother supported termination.

    …except as taken or made at such meeting. The board or commission must provide reasonable notice of all such meetings. Florida Administrative Code Rule 65C-13.020 governs permanency staffings. Rule 65C-13.020(1) provides as follows: The department must make every effort to achieve a safe permanent home for each foster…

  2. W.D. v. Department of Children & Family Services 891 So. 2d 656 · 2D04-1790 · 2nd DCA 2005

    Reversed & remanded This opinion cites Rule 65C-13.020 1 time, the section generally

    Termination reversed because DCF never evaluated the paternal grandmother as a relative placement and the court wrongly put the burden on the father.

    …regard to the paternal grandmother pursuant to the Interstate. Gompact. on the Placement of Children (ICPC). In addition, Florida Administrative Code Rule 65C-13.020(l)(a)(2) requires that DCF insure that “[a]ll possible relatives ' have béen ' explored as a placement resource for the child.” Section 39.810(1), Florida Statutes…

0 admin code rules cite Rule 65C-13.020

Other rules in Chapter 65C, Florida Administrative Code, that cite it.

No admin code rule cites Rule 65C-13.020.

0 CFOPs cite Rule 65C-13.020

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No CFOP cites Rule 65C-13.020.