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Petition for parental sanctionsRule 8.031

Part II · Delinquency Proceedings — B. Pleadings, Process, and Orders · Rules of Juvenile Procedure (October 1, 2026 ed.)

3 opinions cite Rule 8.031

  1. J.R. v. State 923 So. 2d 1269 · 1D05-0757 · 1st DCA 2006

    This opinion cites Rule 8.031 1 time: (c)

    · cited by 6 in all courts

    …petition alleging the parents’ or legal guardians' responsibility shall be filed and served on the parents or legal guardians of the child.”), and Fla. R. Juv. P. 8.031(c) (2004) (allowing amendment of petitions for parental sanctions "in the interest of justice and the welfare of the child” and continuances if an amendment…

  2. M.A.W. v. State 859 So. 2d 566 · 5D02-1628 · 5th DCA 2003

    This opinion cites Rule 8.031 1 time, the section generally

    · cited by 1 in all courts

    …the parents or guardian of a delinquent child, a petition for parental sanctions must be served on the parents or guardian in accordance with Florida Rule of Juvenile Procedure 8.031. That was not done here. Further, such an order would be inappropriate when, as here, adjudication of delinquency is withheld. See § 985.204, Fla. Stat.…

  3. Amendments to Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure 827 So. 2d 219 · SC02-117 · Florida Supreme Court 2002

    Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.031 2 times, the section generally

    · cited by 1 in all courts

    …Bar for its approval, and the Board approved the changes unanimously. The Committee has proposed amendments to Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure 8.030, 8.031, 8.085, 8.110, 8.185, 8.201, 8.210, 8.225, 8.245, 8.255, 8.265, 8.275, 8.345, 8.525, and 8.635, and Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure Forms 8.959, 8.960,…

Cited as rule 8.031 under earlier numbering (1)

These opinions cite a rule numbered 8.031 before that number meant this rule: before the rules were renumbered on July 1, 1991, or before this rule was adopted (effective 2001-01-01). They are about a different rule.

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(a) Contents. Each petition directed to the child’s parents or legal guardians shall be entitled a petition for parental sanctions and shall allege all facts showing the appropriateness of the requested sanction against the child’s parents or legal guardians.

(b) Verification. The petition shall be signed by the state attorney or assistant state attorney, stating under oath the petitioner’s good faith in filing the petition.

(c) Amendments. At any time before the hearing, an amended petition for parental sanctions may be filed or the petition may be amended on motion. Amendments shall be freely permitted in the interest of justice and the welfare of the child. A continuance may be granted on motion and a showing that the amendment prejudices or materially affects any party.

Amendments since the 1991 renumbering

From the Florida Bar edition's table of amending opinions. Where it lists a range of rules ("8.400–8.410"), each rule in the range today is listed.