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Guardian ad litemRule 8.715

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

Related statutes: § 39.822 Appointment of guardian ad litem for abused, abandoned, or neglected child. · § 39.8296

1 opinion cite Rule 8.715

  1. Tmrmc v. Petersen 920 So. 2d 75 · 1D05-5272 · 1st DCA 2006

    This opinion cites Rule 8.715 1 time, the section generally

    · cited by 4 in all courts

    …Rule of Juvenile Procedure 8.170 generally authorizes the court to appoint a guardian ad litem in juvenile delinquency matters. Finally, Florida Rule of Juvenile Procedure 8.715 permits the court to appoint a guardian ad litem to represent a minor child in proceedings relating to the appointment of a guardian advocate for…

0 admin code rules cite Rule 8.715

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

No admin code rule cites Rule 8.715.

0 CFOPs cite Rule 8.715

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The court may appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the interests of the child.