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Alternatives pending dispositionRule 8.335

Part III · Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights Proceedings — C. Petition, Arraignment, Adjudication, and Disposition · Rules of Juvenile Procedure (October 1, 2026 ed.)

Related statutes: § 39.521 Disposition hearings; powers of disposition. · § 39.507 · § 39.407

3 opinions cite Rule 8.335

  1. A.G. v. Department of Children & Families 846 So. 2d 622 · 4D01-3817 · 4th DCA 2003

    Reversed & remanded This opinion cites Rule 8.335 1 time, the section generally

    · cited by 1 in all courts

    On rehearing, the court receded from its law of the case: the 1994 order was not a noticed disposition order, so relief denial was reversed.

    …the order is the word "disposition" even used. As appellant noted, this order was more akin to supplying an "alternative pending disposition" as provided in Rule 8.335, than the "final" disposition contemplated in Rule 8.340 and section 39.408(3), Florida Statutes (1993). Section 39.408(4) further provides that the parent …

  2. In re Amendments to the Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure - 2017 Fast-Track Report 235 So. 3d 322 · SC17-2040 · Florida Supreme Court 2018

    Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.335 1 time, the section generally

    …and facts on which the findings are based. If the answer admits the allegations of the petition it shall constitute consent to a predisposition study. RULE 8.335. ALTERNATIVES PENDING DISPOSITION If the court finds that the evidence supports the allegations of the petition, it may make a finding of…

  3. In re Amendments to the Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure-2017 Fast-Track Report 235 So. 3d 322 · SC17-2040-2 · Florida Supreme Court 2018

    Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.335 1 time, the section generally

    …and facts on "which the findings are based.If the answer-admits the allegations of the petition it-shall constitute’consent-to a predisposition -study. RULE 8.335. ALTERNATIVES PENDING DISPOSITION If the court finds that the evidence supports the allegations of the petition, it may make a finding of dependency as…

Cited as rule 8.335 under earlier numbering (1)

These opinions cite a rule numbered 8.335 before that number meant this rule: before the rules were renumbered on July 1, 1991. They are about a different rule.

0 admin code rules cite Rule 8.335

DCF's rules in Chapter 65C, Florida Administrative Code, that cite it.

No admin code rule cites Rule 8.335.

0 CFOPs cite Rule 8.335

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If the court finds that the evidence supports the allegations of the petition, it may make a finding of dependency as provided by law. If the reports required by law are available, the court may proceed to disposition or continue the case for a disposition hearing. If the case is continued, the court may refer the case to appropriate agencies for additional study and recommendation. The court may order the child continued in placement, designate the placement or the agency that will be responsible for the child’s placement, and enter such other orders deemed necessary to protect the health, safety, and well-being of the child, including diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, and visitation.

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.