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Petition for appointment of a guardian advocate.§ 39.825

Part XI · Guardians ad litem and Guardian Advocates · 2026 Florida Statutes
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Related court rules: Rule 8.705 Commencement of proceedings · Rule 8.725 Petition · Rule 8.710

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A petition for appointment of a guardian advocate may be filed by the department, any relative of the child, any licensed health care professional, or any other interested person. The petition shall be in writing and shall be signed by the petitioner under oath stating his or her good faith in filing the petition. The form of the petition and its contents shall be determined by the Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure.

History. s. 2, ch. 89-345; s. 72, ch. 97-103; s. 106, ch. 98-403.