COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS

Rules of Juvenile Procedure

Rule: 8.601

Jurisdiction: FL

Bluebook Citation: Fla. R. Juv. P. 8.601

(a) Pleadings. All proceedings shall be initiated by the filing of: (1) a request to take into custody; (2) a petition for children in need of services; or (3) a shelter petition. (b) File to Be Opened. Upon commencement of any proceeding, the clerk shall open a file and assign a case number.

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