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FL Stat § 984.10 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections|Chapter 984 - Children and Families in Need of Services|984.10 - Intake.

984.10 Intake.—(1) Intake shall be performed by the department. A report or complaint alleging that a child is from a family in need of services shall be made to the intake office operating in the county in which the child is found or in which the case arose. Any person or agency, including, but not limited to, the parent or legal custodian, the local school district, a law enforcement agency, or the Department of Children and Families, having knowledge of the facts may make a report or complaint.(2) A representative of the department shall make a preliminary determination as to whether the report or complaint is complete. The criteria for the completeness of a report or complaint with respect to a child alleged to be from a family in need of services while subject to compulsory school attendance shall be governed by s. 984.03(27). In any case in which the representative of the department finds that the report or complaint is incomplete, the representative of the department shall return the report or complaint without delay to the person or agency originating the report or complaint or having knowledge of the facts or to the appropriate law enforcement agency having investigative jurisdiction and request additional information in order to complete the report or complaint.(3) If the representative of the department determines that in his or her judgment the interests of the family, the child, and the public will be best served by providing the family and child services and treatment voluntarily accepted by the child and the parents or legal custodians, the departmental representative may refer the family or child to an appropriate service and treatment provider. As part of the intake procedure, the departmental representative shall inform the parent or legal custodian, in writing, of the services and treatment available to the child and family by department providers or community agencies and the rights and responsibilities of the parent or legal guardian under this chapter.(4) If the department has reasonable grounds to believe that the child has been abandoned, abused, or neglected, it shall proceed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 39.History.—s. 8, ch. 87-133; s. 3, ch. 88-319; s. 234, ch. 95-147; s. 4, ch. 95-152; s. 8, ch. 95-280; s. 22, ch. 96-398; s. 168, ch. 97-101; s. 96, ch. 97-238; s. 5, ch. 97-281; s. 68, ch. 98-280; s. 166, ch. 98-403; s. 17, ch. 2000-135; s. 337, ch. 2014-19.Note.—Former s. 39.423.
FL Stat § 984.11 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections|Chapter 984 - Children and Families in Need of Services|984.11 - Services to Families in Need of Services.

984.11 Services to families in need of services.—(1) Services and treatment to families in need of services shall be by voluntary agreement of the parent or legal guardian and the child or as directed by a court order pursuant to s. 984.22.(2) These services may include, but need not be limited to:(a) Homemaker or parent aide services.(b) Intensive crisis counseling.(c) Parent training.(d) Individual, group, or family counseling.(e) Community mental health services.(f) Prevention and diversion services.(g) Services provided by voluntary or community agencies.(h) Runaway center services.(i) Housekeeper services.(j) Special educational, tutorial, or remedial services.(k) Vocational, job training, or employment services.(l) Recreational services.(m) Assessment.(3) The department shall advise the parents or legal guardian that they are responsible for contributing to the cost of the child or family services and treatment to the extent of their ability to pay. The department shall set and charge fees for services and treatment provided to clients. The department may employ a collection agency for the purpose of receiving, collecting, and managing the payment of unpaid and delinquent fees. The collection agency must be registered and in good standing under chapter 559. The department may pay to the collection agency a fee from the amount collected under the claim or may authorize the agency to deduct the fee from the amount collected.(4) The department may file a petition with the circuit court to enforce the collection of fees for services and treatment rendered to the child or the parent and other legal custodians.History.—s. 8, ch. 87-133; s. 4, ch. 90-53; s. 23, ch. 96-398; s. 97, ch. 97-238; s. 6, ch. 97-281.Note.—Former s. 39.424.
FL Stat § 984.16 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections|Chapter 984 - Children and Families in Need of Services|984.16 - Process and Service.

984.16 Process and service.—(1) Personal appearance of any person in a hearing before the court shall obviate the necessity of serving process on that person.(2) Upon the filing of a petition containing allegations of facts which, if true, would constitute the child therein being named a child in need of services, and upon the request of the petitioner, the clerk or deputy clerk shall issue a summons.(3) The summons shall require the person on whom it is served to appear for a hearing at a time and place specified. Except in cases of medical emergency, the time shall not be less than 24 hours after service of the summons. The summons may require the custodian to bring the child to court if the court determines that the child’s presence is necessary. A copy of the petition shall be attached to the summons.(4) The summons shall be directed to, and shall be served upon, the following persons:(a) The parents.(b) The legal custodian, actual custodian, and guardian ad litem.(c) The child.(5) The jurisdiction of the court shall attach to the child and the parent, custodian, or legal guardian of the child and the case when the summons is served upon the child or a parent or legal or actual custodian of the child or when the child is taken into custody with or without service of summons and after filing of a petition for a child in need of services, and thereafter the court may control the child and case in accordance with this chapter.(6) Upon the application of a party or the petitioner, the clerk or deputy clerk shall issue, and the court on its own motion may issue, subpoenas requiring attendance and testimony of witnesses and production of records, documents, or other tangible objects at any hearing.(7) All process and orders issued by the court shall be served or executed as other process and orders of the circuit court and, in addition, may be served or executed by authorized agents of the department.(8) Subpoenas may be served within the state by any person over 18 years of age who is not a party to the proceeding.(9) No fee shall be paid for service of any process or other papers by an agent of the department. If any process, orders, or other papers are served or executed by any sheriff, the sheriff’s fees shall be paid by the county.(10) If the party to whom an order is directed is present or represented at the final hearing, service of such order shall not be required.History.—s. 8, ch. 87-133; s. 12, ch. 92-170; s. 28, ch. 96-398; s. 102, ch. 97-238; s. 70, ch. 98-280.Note.—Former s. 39.437.
FL Stat § 984.17 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections|Chapter 984 - Children and Families in Need of Services|984.17 - Response to Petition and Representation of Parties.

984.17 Response to petition and representation of parties.—(1) At the time a petition is filed, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem for the child.(2) No answer to the petition or any other pleading need be filed by any child, parent, or legal custodian, but any matters which might be set forth in an answer or other pleading may be pleaded orally before the court or filed in writing as any such person may choose. Notwithstanding the filing of an answer or any pleading, the child or parent shall, prior to an adjudicatory hearing, be advised by the court of the right to counsel.(3) When a petition for a child in need of services has been filed and the parents, guardian, or legal custodian of the child and the child have advised the department that the truth of the allegations is acknowledged and that no contest is to be made of the adjudication, the attorney representing the department may set the case before the court for a disposition hearing. If there is a change in the plea at this hearing, the court shall continue the hearing to permit the attorney representing the department to prepare and present the case.(4) An attorney representing the department shall represent the state in any proceeding in which the petition alleges that a child is a child in need of services and in which a party denies the allegations of the petition and contests the adjudication.History.—s. 8, ch. 87-133; s. 13, ch. 92-170; s. 236, ch. 95-147; s. 29, ch. 96-398; s. 103, ch. 97-238; s. 9, ch. 97-281.Note.—Former s. 39.438.
FL Stat § 984.18 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections|Chapter 984 - Children and Families in Need of Services|984.18 - Referral of Child-in-Need-of-Services Cases to Mediation.

984.18 Referral of child-in-need-of-services cases to mediation.—(1) At any stage in a child-in-need-of-services proceeding, the case staffing committee or any party may request the court to refer the parties to mediation in accordance with chapter 44 and rules and procedures developed by the Supreme Court.(2) A court may refer the parties to mediation.(3) The department shall advise the parties or legal guardians that they are responsible for contributing to the cost of the child-in-need-of-services mediation to the extent of their ability to pay.(4) This section applies only to courts in counties in which child-in-need-of-services mediation programs have been established and does not require the establishment of such programs in any county.History.—s. 23, ch. 94-164; s. 27, ch. 96-398; s. 104, ch. 97-238.Note.—Former s. 39.4365; s. 39.4431.
FL Stat § 984.21 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections|Chapter 984 - Children and Families in Need of Services|984.21 - Orders of Adjudication.

984.21 Orders of adjudication.—(1) If the court finds that the child named in a petition is not a child in need of services, it shall enter an order so finding and dismissing the case.(2) If the court finds that the child named in the petition is a child in need of services, but finds that no action other than supervision in the home is required, it may enter an order briefly stating the facts upon which its finding is based, but withholding an order of adjudication and placing the child and family under the supervision of the department. If the court later finds that the parent, guardian, or custodian of the child have not complied with the conditions of supervision imposed, the court may, after a hearing to establish the noncompliance, but without further evidence of the state of the child in need of services, enter an order of adjudication and shall thereafter have full authority under this chapter to provide for the child as adjudicated.(3) If the court finds that the child named in a petition is a child in need of services, but elects not to proceed under subsection (2), it shall incorporate that finding in an order of adjudication entered in the case, briefly stating the facts upon which the finding is made, and the court shall thereafter have full authority under this chapter to provide for the child as adjudicated.(4) An order of adjudication by a court that a child is a child in need of services shall not be deemed a conviction, nor shall the child be deemed to have been found guilty or to be a criminal by reason of that adjudication, nor shall that adjudication operate to impose upon the child any of the civil disabilities ordinarily imposed by or resulting from conviction or disqualify or prejudice the child in any civil service application or appointment.History.—s. 8, ch. 87-133; s. 239, ch. 95-147; s. 107, ch. 97-238; s. 72, ch. 98-280.Note.—Former s. 39.441.
FL Stat § 984.23 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections|Chapter 984 - Children and Families in Need of Services|984.23 - Court and Witness Fees.

984.23 Court and witness fees.—In all proceedings under this chapter, no court fees shall be charged against, and no witness fees shall be allowed to, any party to a petition or any parent or legal custodian or child named in a summons. Other witnesses shall be paid the witness fees fixed by law.History.—s. 8, ch. 87-133; s. 109, ch. 97-238; s. 76, ch. 98-280.Note.—Former s. 39.4375.
FL Stat § 984.24 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections|Chapter 984 - Children and Families in Need of Services|984.24 - Appeal.

984.24 Appeal.—The state, any child, or the family, guardian ad litem, or legal custodian of any child who is affected by an order of the court pursuant to this chapter may appeal to the appropriate district court of appeal within the time and in the manner prescribed by the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure.History.—s. 8, ch. 87-133; s. 33, ch. 96-398; s. 110, ch. 97-238; s. 77, ch. 98-280; s. 168, ch. 98-403.Note.—Former s. 39.445; s. 39.4441.
FL Stat § 1014.01 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIX - Parental Rights|Chapter 1014 - Parents' Bill of Rights|1014.01 - Short Title.

1014.01 Short title.—This section and ss. 1014.02-1014.06 may be cited as the “Parents’ Bill of Rights.”History.—s. 2, ch. 2021-199.
FL Stat § 1014.02 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIX - Parental Rights|Chapter 1014 - Parents' Bill of Rights|1014.02 - Legislative Findings and Definition.

1014.02 Legislative findings and definition.—(1) The Legislature finds that it is a fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their minor children. The Legislature further finds that important information relating to a minor child should not be withheld, either inadvertently or purposefully, from his or her parent, including information relating to the minor child’s health, well-being, and education, while the minor child is in the custody of the school district. The Legislature further finds it is necessary to establish a consistent mechanism for parents to be notified of information relating to the health and well-being of their minor children.(2) For purposes of this chapter, the term “parent” means a person who has legal custody of a minor child as a natural or adoptive parent or a legal guardian.History.—s. 3, ch. 2021-199.
FL Stat § 1014.03 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIX - Parental Rights|Chapter 1014 - Parents' Bill of Rights|1014.03 - Infringement of Parental Rights.

1014.03 Infringement of parental rights.—The state, any of its political subdivisions, any other governmental entity, or any other institution may not infringe on the fundamental rights of a parent to direct the upbringing, education, health care, and mental health of his or her minor child without demonstrating that such action is reasonable and necessary to achieve a compelling state interest and that such action is narrowly tailored and is not otherwise served by a less restrictive means.History.—s. 4, ch. 2021-199.
FL Stat § 1014.06 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIX - Parental Rights|Chapter 1014 - Parents' Bill of Rights|1014.06 - Parental Consent for Health Care Services.

1014.06 Parental consent for health care services.—(1) Except as otherwise provided by law, a health care practitioner, as defined in s. 456.001, or an individual employed by such health care practitioner may not provide or solicit or arrange to provide health care services or prescribe medicinal drugs to a minor child without first obtaining written parental consent.(2) Except as otherwise provided by law or a court order, a provider, as defined in s. 408.803, may not allow a medical procedure to be performed on a minor child in its facility without first obtaining written parental consent.(3) This section does not apply to an abortion, which is governed by chapter 390.(4) This section does not apply to services provided by a clinical laboratory, unless the services are delivered through a direct encounter with the minor at the clinical laboratory facility. For purposes of this subsection, the term “clinical laboratory” has the same meaning as provided in s. 483.803.(5) A health care practitioner or other person who violates this section is subject to disciplinary action pursuant to s. 408.813 or s. 456.072, as applicable, and commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—s. 7, ch. 2021-199.
FL Stat § 23.12 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 23 - Miscellaneous Executive Functions|Part I - Florida Mutual Aid Act (Ss. 23.12-23.127)|23.12 - Short title.

23.12 Short title.—This part may be cited as the “Florida Mutual Aid Act.”History.—s. 1, ch. 69-112; s. 1, ch. 92-165.
FL Stat § 23.121 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 23 - Miscellaneous Executive Functions|Part I - Florida Mutual Aid Act (Ss. 23.12-23.127)|23.121 - Policy and purpose.

23.121 Policy and purpose.—(1) Because of the existing and continuing possibility of the occurrence of natural or manmade disasters or emergencies and other major law enforcement problems, including those that cross jurisdictional lines, and in order to ensure that preparations of this state will be adequate to deal with such activity, protect the public peace and safety, and preserve the lives and property of the people of the state, it is found and declared to be necessary:(a) To create a state law enforcement mutual aid plan which provides for the command and coordination of law enforcement planning, operations, and mutual aid;(b) To provide for the coordination of the dispatch and use of state law enforcement and Florida National Guard personnel and equipment because of natural or manmade disasters or emergencies whenever a local law enforcement agency requires law enforcement assistance from the state or any other jurisdiction;(c) To provide for a system for the receipt and dissemination of information, data, and directives pertaining to activities among law enforcement agencies;(d) To prescribe a procedure for the inventory of all law enforcement personnel, facilities, and equipment in the state;(e) To collect and disseminate information and intelligence relating to disasters or emergencies, either existing or pending;(f) To preplan distribution and allocation of state resources in support of the overall law enforcement mission; and(g) To allow a law enforcement agency to enter into a mutual aid agreement with another law enforcement agency of this state or any other state or with any law enforcement agency of the United States or its territories.(2) It is further declared to be the purpose of this part to authorize the establishment of such organization and the development and employment of such measures as are necessary and appropriate to carry out the provisions of this part.History.—s. 2, ch. 69-112; s. 1, ch. 81-142; s. 2, ch. 92-165; s. 1, ch. 93-211.
FL Stat § 23.127 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 23 - Miscellaneous Executive Functions|Part I - Florida Mutual Aid Act (Ss. 23.12-23.127)|23.127 - Powers, privileges, and immunities.

23.127 Powers, privileges, and immunities.—(1) Any employee of any Florida law enforcement agency who renders aid outside the employee’s jurisdiction but inside this state pursuant to the written agreement entered under this part has the same powers, duties, rights, privileges, and immunities as if the employee was performing duties inside the employee’s jurisdiction. Any employee rendering aid pursuant to an interstate mutual aid agreement entered under this part shall have such powers, duties, rights, privileges, and immunities as the parties agree are consistent with the laws of the jurisdictions involved and with the purposes for which such agreement was entered.(2) A political subdivision that furnishes equipment pursuant to this part must bear the cost of loss or damage to that equipment and must pay any expense incurred in the operation and maintenance of that equipment unless otherwise provided in the written agreement entered under this part. The political subdivision furnishing aid pursuant to this part shall compensate its employees during the time of the rendering of aid and shall defray the actual travel and maintenance expenses of its employees while they are rendering aid, including any amounts paid or due for compensation for personal injury or death while its employees are rendering aid, unless otherwise provided in the agreement entered under this part.(3) The privileges and immunities from liability, exemption from laws, ordinances, and rules, and pension, insurance, relief, disability, workers’ compensation, salary, death, and other benefits that apply to the activity of an employee of an agency when performing the employee’s duties within the territorial limits of the employee’s agency apply to the employee to the same degree, manner, and extent while engaged in the performance of the employee’s duties extraterritorially under the provisions of the mutual aid agreement. This section applies to paid, volunteer, and auxiliary employees.(4) A mutual aid agreement between law enforcement agencies in this state and any law enforcement agencies of another state or of the United States or its territories has the status of an interstate compact, but in any case or controversy involving performance or interpretation thereof or liability thereunder, the law enforcement agencies party thereto are real parties in interest and the state may maintain an action to recoup or otherwise make itself whole for any damages or liability that it incurs by reason of being joined as a party therein. Such action is maintainable against any public agency or agencies whose acts or omissions caused or contributed to the incurring of damages or liability by the state.History.—s. 8, ch. 69-112; s. 48, ch. 79-40; s. 4, ch. 81-142; s. 4, ch. 92-165; s. 4, ch. 93-211.
FL Stat § 23.20 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 23 - Miscellaneous Executive Functions|Part II - Paperwork Reduction (Ss. 23.20-23.22)|23.20 - Legislative intent with respect to paperwork reduction.

23.20 Legislative intent with respect to paperwork reduction.—The Legislature finds that:(1) The paperwork burden associated with collecting information from individuals, private sector organizations, and local governments may have a significant economic impact on these entities as they attempt to comply with the state’s information reporting requirements.(2) These information-reporting requirements are found in most interactions between state government and these entities, such as application and permitting processes, title registration, various licensure processes, environmental monitoring, growth management, and tax collection.(3) The failure of state agencies to identify information they are collecting and to share that information with other agencies, as well as with local governments, has increased the paperwork burden on other entities.(4) The state must minimize the paperwork burden by evaluating its need for information, determining whether it already has access to the necessary information, and coordinating data collection initiatives at their source.(5) The collection of information by state government must be done in a manner that balances the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of government with the cost and convenience to individuals, private sector organizations, and local governments providing the information.History.—s. 3, ch. 96-390.