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PartiesRule 8.610

Part IV · Proceedings for Families and Children in Need of Services · Rules of Juvenile Procedure (October 1, 2026 ed.)

3 opinions cite Rule 8.610

  1. Monteiro v. Monteiro 55 So. 3d 686 · 3D10-1602 · 3rd DCA 2011

    This opinion cites Rule 8.610 1 time: (b)

    · cited by 1 in all courts

    … See, e.g., Castellanos v. Dep’t of Health & Rehab. Servs., 545 So.2d 455, 456-57 (Fla. 3d DCA 1989), where we noted that Florida Rule of Juvenile Procedure 8.610(b), which entitled in-camera proceedings generally provides that in all cases conducted under the Florida Juvenile Justice Act [ch. 39, Fla. Stat. (1987) ],…

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

    Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.610 1 time, the section generally

    · cited by 8 in all courts

    …point-of the hearing. — I-n rule 8r680;-discovery — is allowed only on order of the court because these cases-often do not produce discoverable material, RULE 8.610. PARTIES (a) Definitions. For the purposes of these rules the terms “party” and “parties” shall include the petitioner, the child, the parent, the guardian…

  3. Amendments to the Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure 684 So. 2d 756 · SC87656 · Florida Supreme Court 1996

    Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.610 1 time, the section generally

    · cited by 1 in all courts

    …is adopted or reaches the age of 18, whichever occurs first. Review hearings for alternative forms of permanent placement shall be held as provided by law. RULE 8.610. PARTIES (a) Definitions. For the purposes of these rules the terms “party” and “parties” shall include the petitioner, the child, the parent, the guardian…

Cited as rule 8.610 under earlier numbering (4)

These opinions cite a rule numbered 8.610 before that number meant this rule: before the rules were renumbered on July 1, 1991, or before this rule was adopted (effective 1991-07-01). They are about a different rule.

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(a) Definitions. For the purposes of these rules the terms “party” and “parties” shall include the petitioner, the child, the parent, the guardian ad litem where appointed, the custodian, and every person upon whom service of summons is required by law.

(b) Other Parties. The state attorney’s office, the Department of Children and Family Services, or the Department of Juvenile Justice may become a party upon notice to all other parties and the court. The court may add additional parties.

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.