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HearingRule 8.730

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

1 opinion cite Rule 8.730

  1. In Interest of S.H. 642 So. 2d 809 · 2D93-03426 · 2nd DCA 1994

    This opinion cites Rule 8.730 3 times, the section generally

    · cited by 9 in all courts

    …arraignment, the parents enter an oral consent on the record under rule 8.315(a). We have examined section 39.408, Florida Statutes (1993), as well as former rule 8.730, which was amended in 1991. See In re Petition of The Florida Bar to Amend the Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure, 589 So.2d 818 (Fla. 1991)…

Cited as rule 8.730 under earlier numbering (2)

These opinions cite a rule numbered 8.730 before that number meant this rule: before the rules were renumbered on July 1, 1991. They are about a different rule.

0 admin code rules cite Rule 8.730

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

No admin code rule cites Rule 8.730.

0 CFOPs cite Rule 8.730

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(a) Time Limit. All hearings shall be carried out as provided by law within the time limits proscribed therein.

(b) Orders.

(1) In all cases at the conclusion of the hearing the court shall enter a written order granting or denying the petition.

(2) An order granting the appointment of a guardian advocate shall specify the term of appointment and not exceed that provided by law.