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

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Powers and duties of guardian advocate.§ 39.829

Part XI · Guardians ad litem and Guardian Advocates · 2026 Florida Statutes
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Related court rules: Rule 8.730 · Rule 8.735

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It is the duty of the guardian advocate to oversee the care, health, and medical treatment of the child; to advise the court regarding any change in the status of the child; and to respond to any medical crisis of the child, including providing consent to any needed medical treatment. The guardian advocate shall report to the department if the natural parents abandon the child or if the natural parents reclaim custody of the child.

History. s. 2, ch. 89-345; s. 110, ch. 98-403.