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General provisions for hearingsRule 8.625

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

8 opinions cite Rule 8.625

  1. Amend. to Rules of App. Proc., Civ. Proc. 887 So. 2d 1090 · SC04-1139 · Florida Supreme Court 2004

    This opinion cites Rule 8.625 2 times, the section generally

    · cited by 9 in all courts

    …Florida Probate Rule 5.697, Masters' Review of Guardianship Accountings and Plans; Florida Rule of Juvenile Procedure 8.060, Discovery; Florida Rule of Juvenile Procedure 8.625, General Provisions for Hearings; Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.190, Judicial Review of Administrative Action; Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure…

  2. D.P. v. Department of Children & Families 2D2022-3836 · 2nd DCA 2023

    Certiorari / writ granted This opinion cites Rule 8.625 1 time: (b)(1)

    Order denying the father's reunification motion was quashed because it lacked written findings on each s. 39.621(10)(c) factor, and no rehearing motion was needed to preserve the issue.

    …for rehearing to preserve challenges to the sufficiency of an order, no such corresponding rule exists under the Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure. Cf. Fla. R. Juv. P. 8.625(b)(1) ("A motion for rehearing may be made and ruled upon immediately after the court announces its judgment." (emphasis added)). For these reasons, we decline to…

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

    This opinion cites Rule 8.625 1 time: (c)

    · cited by 1 in all courts

    …a special exemption from the rigors of cross examination by the parent or guardian.” Id. at 457 . 2 . See also, Fla. R. Juv. P. 8.625(c) "In camera Proceedings” stating, “The child may be examined by the court outside the presence of other parties under circumstances as provided by law. The…

  4. Department of Children & Families v. Grossclose 721 So. 2d 1232 · 5D98-3386 · 5th DCA 1998

    This opinion cites Rule 8.625 1 time: (e)(a)

    …of certiorari is granted and the 11 December 1998 order allowing extended holiday visitation entered on the court’s own initiative, is quashed. See, Fla. R. Juv. P. 8.625(e)(a). The request for prohibition is treated as a request for mandamus relief and is granted. The tidal court is ordered to rule on the *1233 Department of…

  5. In re Amendments to Florida Rule of Juvenile Procedure 8.255 3 So. 3d 1239 · SC08-1236 · Florida Supreme Court 2009

    Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.625 2 times, the section generally

    · cited by 1 in all courts

    …foster care system. [6] The proposed rule change is a procedural one within the province of the judiciary, similar to our prior adoption of Florida Rule of Juvenile Procedure 8.625, which requires the presence of a child at proceedings unless that child's presence is waived. PER CURIAM. This matter is before the Court for…

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

    Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.625 2 times, the section generally

    · cited by 8 in all courts

    …part on Families and Children in Need of Services. — The 4an-guage is taken from Part B., Dependency, except in areas significant-only to CIN-S/ FINS-.- ■ In rule 8.625 language was added to-require the- child’s presence at the hearing-because the child is-the-focal point-of the hearing. — I-n rule 8r680;-discovery — is…

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

    Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.625 1 time, the section generally

    · cited by 1 in all courts

    …Discharge. The court, on its own motion or that of any party, including the child, may substitute or discharge the guardian ad litem for reasonable cause. RULE 8.625. GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR HEARINGS (a) Presence of Counsel. The Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services or the Department of Juvenile Justice must be…

  8. In re Amendments to the Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure 608 So. 2d 478 · SC79591 · Florida Supreme Court 1992

    Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.625 1 time, the section generally

    · cited by 8 in all courts

    …separate part on Families and Children in Need of Services. The language is taken from Part B., Dependency, except in areas significant only to CINS/ FINS. In rule 8.625 language was added to require the child’s presence at the hearing because the child is the focal point of the hearing. In rule 8.680, discovery is allowed…

Cited as rule 8.625 under earlier numbering (1)

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(a) Presence of Counsel. The Department of Children and Family Services or the Department of Juvenile Justice must be represented by an attorney at every stage of these proceedings when such department is a party.

(b) Presence of Child. The child shall be present unless the child’s presence is waived. If the child is present at the beginning of a hearing and during the progress of the hearing voluntarily absents himself or herself from the presence of the court without leave of the court, or is removed from the presence of the court because of disruptive conduct during the hearing, the hearing shall not be postponed or delayed, but shall proceed in all respects as if the child were present in court at all times.

(c) In Camera Proceedings. The child may be examined by the court outside the presence of other parties under circumstances as provided by law. The court shall assure that the proceedings are recorded unless otherwise stipulated by the parties.

(d) Invoking the Rule. Before the examination of any witness the court may, and on the request of any party shall, exclude all other witnesses. The court may cause witnesses to be kept separate and to be prevented from communicating with each other until all are examined.

(e) Continuances. The court may grant a continuance before or during a hearing for good cause shown by any party.

(f) Record. A record of the testimony in all hearings shall be made by an official court reporter, a court-approved stenographer, or a recording device. The records of testimony shall be preserved as required by law. Official records of testimony shall be transcribed only on order of the court.

(g) Notice. Where these rules do not require a specific notice, all parties will be given reasonable notice of any hearing.

(h) Magistrates. Pursuant to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, both general and special magistrates may be appointed to hear issues involved in proceedings under this part.

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.