COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS
Rules of Juvenile Procedure
(a) Commencement of Proceedings. Proceedings are commenced when: (1) an initial shelter petition is filed; January 1, 2026 Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure Page 106 of 469 (2) a petition alleging dependency is filed; (3) a petition for termination of parental rights is filed; or (4) a petition for an injunction to prevent child abuse under chapter 39, Florida Statutes, is filed. (5) a petition or affidavit for an order to take into custody is filed; or (6) any other petition authorized by chapter 39, Florida Statutes, is filed. (b) File to Be Opened. Upon commencement of any proceeding, the clerk must open a file and assign a case number.
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