TAKING INTO CUSTODY

(a) Affidavit. An affidavit may be filed by any person alleging facts under existing law sufficient to establish grounds to take a child into custody. The affidavit shall: (1) be in writing and signed; (2) specify the name, address, and sex of the child or, if unknown, designate the child by any name or description by which the child can be identified with reasonable certainty; (3) specify that the child is of an age subject to the jurisdiction of the court; and (4) state the reasons why the child is being taken into custody. (b) Criteria for Order. The court may issue an order to take a child into custody based on sworn testimony meeting the criteria set forth in subdivision (a). (c) Order. The order to take into custody shall: (1) be in writing and signed; (2) specify the name, address, and sex of the child or, if unknown, designate the child by any name or description by which the child can be identified with reasonable certainty; (3) specify that the child is of an age subject to the jurisdiction of the court; January 1, 2026 Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure Page 268 of 469 (4) state the reasons why the child is being taken into custody; (5) order that the child be placed in a suitable place pending a shelter hearing as provided by law; and (6) state the date when issued and the county and court where issued.