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DiscoveryRule 8.680

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

1 opinion cite Rule 8.680

  1. 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 8.680 2 times, the section generally

    · cited by 8 in all courts

    …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 only on order of the court because these cases often do not produce discoverable material. 1992 Amendment. See rule 8.000. RULE…

Cited as rule 8.680 under earlier numbering (1)

These opinions cite a rule numbered 8.680 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.

0 admin code rules cite Rule 8.680

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

No admin code rule cites Rule 8.680.

0 CFOPs cite Rule 8.680

How DCF carries it out. A page opens in the CFOP reader with the citation highlighted.

No CFOP cites Rule 8.680.

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Discovery will be allowed only upon order of the court and then as provided by rule 8.245.

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.

Committee notes (1)

1992 Amendment. The present wording is somewhat ambiguous in the use of the word “and.” The change clarifies the committee’s intent.