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PartiesRule 8.710

Part V · Other Proceedings — A. Guardian Advocates for Drug-dependent Newborns · Rules of Juvenile Procedure (October 1, 2026 ed.)

Related statutes: § 39.825 · § 39.826

2 opinions cite Rule 8.710

  1. L.M.B. v. Department of Children & Families 28 So. 3d 217 · 4D09-3088 · 4th DCA 2010

    Certiorari / writ denied This opinion cites Rule 8.710 3 times: (b)

    · cited by 4 in all courts

    Petition denied as moot because the mother later consented to dependency, though the court held parents may present evidence at shelter hearings.

    …the written submission established probable cause for shelter of the child.”). As to the perceived conflict within the rule, Rule 8.305(b) was formerly Rule 8.710(b). The rule was renumbered in 1991. See In re Petition of The Fla. Bar to Amend the Fla. Rules of Juvenile Procedure, 589 So.2d 818 (Fla.1991).…

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

    Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.710 1 time, the section generally

    · cited by 8 in all courts

    …them as previously ordered. The court shall not terminate jurisdiction unless the child is returned to the parent or placed with a legal guardian. RULE 8.710. PARTIES (a) Definitions. For the purpose of these rules the terms “party” and “parties” shall include the petitioner, the child, the parent, the guardian…

Cited as rule 8.710 under earlier numbering (3)

These opinions cite a rule numbered 8.710 before that number meant this rule: before the rules were renumbered on July 1, 1991. They are about a different rule.

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

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(a) Definitions. For the purpose 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 or the Department of Children and Family Services may become a party upon notice to all other parties and notice to 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.