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ArraignmentsRule 8.070

Part II · Delinquency Proceedings — D. Arraignments and Pleas · Rules of Juvenile Procedure (October 1, 2026 ed.)

10 opinions cite Rule 8.070

  1. Amend. to Fla. Rules of Appellate Proc. 780 So. 2d 834 · SC00-718 · Florida Supreme Court 2000

    This opinion cites Rule 8.070 1 time, the section generally

    · cited by 26 in all courts

    …Jud. Admin. 2.035. Fla. R.Crim. P. 3.850. Fla. R. Work. Comp. P. 4.113. Fla. Prob. R. 5.120. Fla. R. Traf. Ct. 6.165. Fla. Sm. Cl. R. 7.070. Fla. R. Juv. P. 8.070. Fla. R.App. P. 9.100. Fla. R. Med. 10.010 Fla. R. Arb. 11.010 Fla. Fam. L.R.P. 12.010 Fla. Admin. Code R. 8H-3.02. Fla.Code Jud. Conduct, Canon…

  2. Amend. to Fla. Rules of Appellate Proc. 696 So. 2d 1103 · SC87134-2 · Florida Supreme Court 1996

    This opinion cites Rule 8.070 1 time, the section generally

    · cited by 63 in all courts

    …2.035. Fla. R. Crim. P. 3.850. Fla. R. Work. Comp. P. 4.113. *1164 Fla. Prob. R. 5.120. Fla. R. Traf. Ct. 6.165. Fla. Sm. CI. R. 7.070. Fla. R. Juv. P. 8.070. Fla. R. App. P. 9.100. Fla. R. Med. 10.010 Fla. R. Arb. 11.010 Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.010 Fla. Admin. Code R. 8H-3.02. Fla. Code Jud. Conduct,…

  3. Amend. to Fla. Rules of Appellate Proc. 685 So. 2d 773 · SC87134 · Florida Supreme Court 1996

    This opinion cites Rule 8.070 1 time, the section generally

    · cited by 86 in all courts

    …1.180. Fla.R.Jud.Admin. 2.035. Fla.R.Crim.P. 3.850. Fla.R.Work.Comp.P. 4.113. Fla.Prob.R. 5.120. Fla.R.Traf.Ct. 6.165. Fla.Sm.Cl.R. 7.070. Fla.R.Juv.P. 8.070. Fla.R.App.P. 9.100. Fla.R.Med. 10.010 Fla.R.Arb. 11.010 Fla.Fam.L.R.P. 12.010 Fla.Admin.Code R. 8H-3.02. Fla.Code Jud.Conduct, Canon 5B. …

  4. In re Amendments to the Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure 26 So. 3d 552 · SC09-141 · Florida Supreme Court 2009

    Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.070 10 times, the section generally

    · cited by 7 in all courts

    …rule amendments were warranted in response to several of the NJDC's recommendations. In its report, the Committee proposes various amendments to rules 8.010, 8.070, 8.080, 8.100, and 8.115 in response to the NJDC's recommendations. Several other amendments addressing other matters are also proposed. The proposed…

  5. In re Amendments to the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure SC14-227 · Florida Supreme Court 2014

    Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.070 1 time, the section generally

    … - 43 - Fla. R. Work. Comp. P. 4.113. Fla. Prob. R. 5.120. Fla. R. Traf. Ct. 6.165. Fla. Sm. Cl. R. 7.070. Fla. R. Juv. P. 8.070. Fla. R. App. P. 9.100. Fla. R. Med. 10.100. Fla. R. Arb. 11.010. Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.010. Fla. Admin. Code R. 62D–2.014. R. Regulating Fla. Bar…

  6. In re Amendments to the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 183 So. 3d 245 · SC14-227-2 · Florida Supreme Court 2014

    Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.070 1 time, the section generally

    · cited by 17 in all courts

    … - 43 - Fla. R. Work. Comp. P. 4.113. Fla. Prob. R. 5.120. Fla. R. Traf. Ct. 6.165. Fla. Sm. Cl. R. 7.070. Fla. R. Juv. P. 8.070. Fla. R. App. P. 9.100. Fla. R. Med. 10.100. Fla. R. Arb. 11.010. Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.010. Fla. Admin. Code R. 62D–2.014. R. Regulating Fla. Bar…

  7. In re Amendments to the Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure 115 So. 3d 286 · SC12-188 · Florida Supreme Court 2013

    Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.070 1 time, the section generally

    · cited by 2 in all courts

    …as to mislead the child and-prejudice-the child in the preparation of a defense,- the petitioner may be required to furnish a statement of particu- RULE 8.070. ARRAIGNMENTS (a) [No Change] (b) Plea. The reading or statement as to the charge or charges may be waived by the child. No child, whether represented by…

  8. In re Amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure 102 So. 3d 451 · SC11-399 · Florida Supreme Court 2012

    Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.070 1 time, the section generally

    · cited by 12 in all courts

    … B.PLEADINGS, PROCESS, AND ORDERS RULE 8.025.-RULE 8.055. [No Change] C.DISCOVERY RULE 8.060.-RULE 8.065. [No Change] D.ARRAIGNMENTS AND PLEAS RULE 8.070.-RULE 8.080. [No Change] E.MOTIONS AND SERVICE OF PLEADINGS RULE 8.085.-RULE 8.095. [No Change] F.HEARINGS RULE 8.100.-RULE 8.120. [No Change] …

  9. Amendments to the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 894 So. 2d 202 · SC04-108 · Florida Supreme Court 2005

    Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.070 1 time, the section generally

    · cited by 4 in all courts

    …Jud. Admin. 2.035. Fla. R.Crim. P. 3.850. Fla. R. Work. Comp. P. 4.113. Fla. Prob. R. 5.120. Fla. R. Traf. Ct. 6.165. Fla. Sm. Cl. R. 7.070. Fla. R. Juv. P. 8.070. Fla. R.App. P. 9.100. Fla. R. Med. 10. 0100. Fla. R. Arb. 11.010. Fla. Fam. L.R.P. 12.010. Fla. Admin. Code R. 8H-3.02-62D-2.014. Fla.Code Jud.…

  10. Amendments to the Rules of Juvenile Procedure 783 So. 2d 138 · SC00-644 · Florida Supreme Court 2000

    Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.070 1 time, the section generally

    · cited by 8 in all courts

    … Court Commentary 1996 Amendment. This amendment generally conforms the rule to the 1996 amendment to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.220. RULE 8.070. ARRAIGNMENTS Prior to the adjudicatory hearing, the court may conduct a hearing to determine whether a guilty, nolo contendere, or not guilty plea to the…

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(a) Appointment of Counsel. Prior to the adjudicatory hearing, the court may conduct a hearing to determine whether a guilty, nolo contendere, or not guilty plea to the petition shall be entered and whether the child is represented by counsel or entitled to appointed counsel as provided by law. Counsel shall be appointed if the child qualifies for such appointment and does not waive counsel in writing subject to the requirements of rule 8.165.

(b) Plea. The reading or statement as to the charge or charges may be waived by the child. No child, whether represented by counsel or otherwise, shall be called on to plead unless and until he or she has had a reasonable time within which to deliberate thereon. If the child is represented by counsel, counsel may file a written plea of not guilty at or before arraignment and arraignment shall then be deemed waived. If a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is entered, the court shall proceed as set forth under rule 8.115, disposition hearings. If a plea of not guilty is entered, the court shall set an adjudicatory hearing within the period of time provided by law. The child is entitled to a reasonable time in which to prepare for trial.

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.

Committee notes (1)

1991 Adoption. This rule creates an arraignment proceeding that is referred to in section 985.215(7), Florida Statutes.