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Reinstatement of jurisdiction for young adultRule 8.435

Part III · Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights Proceedings — D. Case Plans · Rules of Juvenile Procedure (October 1, 2026 ed.)

Related statutes: § 39.6251 Continuing care for young adults. · § 39.01305 · § 39.701 · § 39.013

4 opinions cite Rule 8.435

  1. In re Amendments to the Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure - 2018 Regular-Cycle Report 258 So. 3d 1254 · SC18-174 · Florida Supreme Court 2018

    Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.435 2 times, the section generally

    …Finally, new subdivision (b)(6) prohibits a child from being restrained using restraints fixed to a wall, floor, or furniture. Subdivision (a)(2) of rule 8.435 (Reinstatement of Jurisdiction for Young Adult) is amended to require a petition for reinstatement of jurisdiction for a young adult reentering extended…

  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 8.435 2 times, the section generally

    …Foster Care) are amended consistent with the rule changes. The amendment to subdivision (a)(1) (Petition for Reinstatement of Jurisdiction) of rule 8.435 (Reinstatement of Jurisdiction for Young Adult) is in response to chapter 2017-151, section 3, Laws of Florida, which amended section 39.013(2), Florida…

  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 8.435 2 times, the section generally

    …in Extended Foster Care) are amended consistent with the rule changes. The amendment to subdivision (a)(1) (Petition for Reinstatement of Jurisdiction) of rule 8.435 (Reinstatement of Jurisdiction for Young Adult) is in response to chapter 2017-151, section 3, Laws of Florida, which amended section 39.013(2), Florida…

  4. In re Amendments to Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure 136 So. 3d 508 · SC13-2385 · Florida Supreme Court 2014

    Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.435 2 times, the section generally

    …to current Florida Rule of Juvenile Procedure 8.415 and form 8.973, and the deletion of forms 8.971 and 8.972. The Committee also proposes new rules 8.401 and 8.435, and several new forms. The amended and new rules and forms are in response to the passage of the Nancy C. 1. Art. V, § 2(a), Fla. Const. Detert…

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(a) Petition for Reinstatement of Jurisdiction.

(1) If a young adult who is between the ages of 18 and 21, or 22 if the young adult has a disability, is re-admitted to foster care, the department shall petition the court to reinstate jurisdiction over the young adult.

(2) The petition for reinstatement of jurisdiction must be in writing and specify that the young adult meets the eligibility requirements for readmission to foster care as provided by law. The petition shall indicate whether the young adult has a special need requiring appointment of counsel as required by section 39.01305, Florida Statutes. The petition is not required to be sworn and notarized.

(3) The department shall serve the young adult and any party a copy of the petition for reinstatement of jurisdiction.

(b) Hearing on Petition for Reinstatement of Jurisdiction.

(1) Upon filing of the petition for reinstatement of jurisdiction, the court shall schedule and conduct a hearing on the petition for reinstatement of jurisdiction.

(2) The department shall serve the young adult and any party a notice of the hearing on the petition for reinstatement of jurisdiction.

(c) Order on Petition for Reinstatement of Jurisdiction.

(1) If the department establishes that the young adult meets the eligibility requirements for readmission to foster care as provided by law, the court shall enter an order reinstating jurisdiction over the young adult.

(2) In the order reinstating jurisdiction, the court shall schedule a judicial review hearing to take place within 6 months.

(3) The court shall appoint an attorney to represent a young adult with special needs as defined in section 39.01305, Florida Statutes, who is not already represented by an attorney.

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.