Dependency Law Finder

Florida's dependency statutes, court rules and DCF operating procedures, with the appellate opinions that apply them

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HearingsRule 8.865

Part V · Other Proceedings — C. Truancy Proceedings · Rules of Juvenile Procedure (October 1, 2026 ed.)

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Cited as rule 8.865 under earlier numbering (1)

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(a) Time Requirements. Once the petition is filed, the court shall hear the petition within 30 days.

(b) Attendance Required. The student and the student’s parent, guardian, or legal custodian or, if the student is in foster care, the case manager, shall attend the hearing.

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.