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1. R.M. v. Department of Children & Families 3D19-2323-2 · 3rd DCA 2020

   Affirmed This opinion cites Rule 8.217 2 times, the section generally

   On rehearing, termination affirmed: rule 8.520(c) findings are not required when termination rests on a voluntary surrender; child's due process claim rejected.

   …of an attorney ad litem for the child, who shall represent the child’s legal interests and shall have unlimited access to the child, see § 39.4085(20), Fla. R. Juv. P. 8.217; 2) providing for appointment of a guardian ad litem to represent the interests of the child, see §§ 39.807(2)(a), 39.4085(20), Fla. R. Juv. P. 8.217;…

2. R.M. v. Department of Children & Families 3D19-2323 · 3rd DCA 2020

   Affirmed in part, reversed in part This opinion cites Rule 8.217 2 times, the section generally

   Father's termination affirmed; mother's surrender-based termination remanded for rule 8.520(c) findings. Opinion later withdrawn and replaced on rehearing.

   …of an attorney ad litem for the child, who shall represent the child’s legal interests and shall have unlimited access to the child, see § 39.4085(20), Fla. R. Juv. P. 8.217; 2) providing for appointment of a guardian ad litem to represent the interests of the child, see §§ 39.807(2)(a), 39.4085(20), Fla. R. Juv. P. 8.217;…

3. R.L.R. v. State 116 So. 3d 570 · 3D13-1025 · 3rd DCA 2013

   Certiorari / writ granted This opinion cites Rule 8.217 2 times: (c), and the section generally

   · cited by 4 in all courts

   Order quashed that required a dependent teen's attorneys ad litem to reveal his confidential whereabouts, because no exception to attorney-client privilege applied.

   …justice. The Attorneys Ad Litem are independent of the GAL program and were appointed to provide legal representation to R.L.R. pursuant to Florida Rule of Juvenile Procedure 8.217. Rule 8.217(c) specifically states that “the attorney ad litem shall have the responsibilities provided by law.” The comments to Rule 4-1.2 of The Florida…

4. S.K. v. Department of Children & Families 959 So. 2d 1209 · 4D06-3830 · 4th DCA 2007

   Affirmed This opinion cites Rule 8.217 1 time, the section generally

   · cited by 4 in all courts

   Dependency affirmed; an incompetent incarcerated father already had counsel, no attorney ad litem for parents exists, and the case need not await his competency.

   …statute for the appointment of an attorney ad litem for a parent. Provision is made for the appointment of an attorney ad litem for a child. See, e.g., Fla. R. Juv. P. 8.217. The explanation is simple. Parents are already provided attorneys, while until recently children were not. As was noted in Amendment to the Rules of…

5. In re Amendments to the Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure - 2021 Fast-Track Report SC21-1681-2 · Florida Supreme Court 2022

   Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.217 3 times, the section generally

   …Fla. Const. The Florida Bar’s Juvenile Court Rules Committee (Committee) has filed a fast-track report proposing (1) amendments to Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure 8.217 (Attorney Ad Litem), 8.305 (Shelter Petition, Hearing, and Order), 8.345 (Post-Disposition Relief), and 8.415 (Judicial Review of Dependency Cases); (2) a…

6. In re Amendments to the Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure - 2021 Fast-Track Report SC21-1681 · Florida Supreme Court 2022

   Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.217 3 times, the section generally

   …Fla. Const. The Florida Bar’s Juvenile Court Rules Committee (Committee) has filed a fast-track report proposing (1) amendments to Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure 8.217 (Attorney Ad Litem), 8.305 (Shelter Petition, Hearing, and Order), 8.345 (Post-Disposition Relief), and 8.415 (Judicial Review of Dependency Cases); (2) a…

7. In re Amendments to Rules of Juv. Procedure 952 So. 2d 517 · SC05-1303 · Florida Supreme Court 2007

   Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.217 2 times: (a), and the section generally

   …the proceeding whether a guardian ad litem should be appointed if one has not yet been appointed." Fla. R. Juv. P. 8.215(b). Similarly, under Florida Rule of Juvenile Procedure 8.217, the court, at any stage of a dependency proceeding, "may consider whether an attorney ad litem is necessary to represent any child alleged to be dependent,…

8. Amendments to the Rules of Juvenile Procedure 796 So. 2d 468 · SC00-1699 · Florida Supreme Court 2001

   Rule amendment Other This opinion cites Rule 8.217 2 times, the section generally

   Supreme Court adopted new juvenile rule on attorneys ad litem and amended the shelter, case plan and TPR service rules to account for them.

   …Juvenile Court Rules Committee (“the committee”) submitted to this Court proposed amendments to the Rules of Juvenile Procedure, recommending an entirely new rule 8.217 and recommending changes to existing rules 8.305, 8.400, and 8.505. 1 This Court published the proposed amendments for comment in the October 1, 2000,…

9. In re Amendments to Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure - 2024 Legislation SC2024-1093 · Florida Supreme Court 2024

   Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.217 1 time, the section generally

   …or discharge the guardian ad litem for reasonable cause. Committee Notes -9- [No Change] RULE 8.217. ATTORNEY AD LITEM/ATTORNEY FOR THE CHILD (a) [No Change] (b) Appointment. The court may appoint an attorney ad litem to…

10. In re Amendments to the Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure SC21-627 · Florida Supreme Court 2021

    Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.217 1 time, the section generally

    …the file to the receiving court within 5 days. (c) [No Change] Committee Notes [No Change] RULE 8.217. ATTORNEY AD LITEM (a) - (b) [No Change] (c) Duties and Responsibilities. The attorney ad litem shallmust be an attorney who has completed…

11. 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 8.217 1 time, the section generally

    · cited by 12 in all courts

    …pertaining to dependency, custody, visitation, and child support. (b)-(c) [No Change] Committee Notes [No Change] RULE 8.210.-RULE 8.215. [No Change] RULE 8.217. ATTORNEY AD LITEM (a) Request. At any stage of the proceedings, any party may request or the court may consider whether an attorney ad litem is necessary…

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