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Disposition hearingsRule 8.690

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

2 opinions cite Rule 8.690

  1. In re Amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure 102 So. 3d 451 · SC11-399 · Florida Supreme Court 2012

    Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.690 1 time, the section generally

    · cited by 12 in all courts

    …RIGHTS RULE 8.500.-RULE 8.535. [No Change] PART HDV. PROCEEDINGS FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN NEED OF SERVICES RULE 8.601.-RULE 8.685. [No Change] RULE 8.690. DISPOSITION HEARINGS (a)-(c) [No Change] (d) Out-of-Home Placement. If the court places the child in out-of-home placement, subsequent proceedings shall…

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

    Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.690 1 time, the section generally

    · cited by 8 in all courts

    …be released from shelter after a shelter order has been entered except on order of the court unless the shelter order authorizes release by the department. RULE 8.690. DISPOSITION HEARINGS (a) Information Available to Court. At the disposition hearing the court, after establishing compliance with the disposi-tional…

Cited as rule 8.690 under earlier numbering (1)

These opinions cite a rule numbered 8.690 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) Information Available to Court. At the disposition hearing the court, after establishing compliance with the dispositional considerations, determinations, and discussions required by law, may receive any relevant and material evidence helpful in determining the proper disposition to be made. It shall include written reports required by law and may include evaluations of the child or the parent or custodian that may be obtained and that are relevant and material. Such evidence may be received by the court and may be relied upon to the extent of its probative value even though not competent in an adjudicatory hearing.

(b) Disclosure to Parties. All parties shall be entitled to disclosure of all information in all reports submitted to the court.

(c) Orders of Disposition. The court shall in its written order of disposition include:

(1) the placement or custody of the child;

(2) special conditions of placement and visitation;

(3) evaluation, counseling, treatment activities, and other actions to be taken by the parties where ordered;

(4) supervising or monitoring agencies and continuation or discharge of the guardian ad litem, when appropriate;

(5) the period of time or date for subsequent case review when required by law; and

(6) such other requirements deemed necessary to protect the health, safety, and well-being of the child.

(d) Out-of-Home Placement. If the court places the child in out-of-home placement, subsequent proceedings shall be governed by part IIID of these rules.

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.