reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
FL Stat § 39.815 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title V - Judicial Branch|Chapter 39 - Proceedings Relating to Children|Part X - Termination of Parental Rights (Ss. 39.801-39.8155)|39.815 - Appeal.

39.815 Appeal.—(1) Any child, any parent or guardian ad litem of any child, any other party to the proceeding who is affected by an order of the court, or the department may appeal to the appropriate district court of appeal within the time and in the manner prescribed by the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure. The district court of appeal shall give an appeal from an order terminating parental rights priority in docketing and shall render a decision on the appeal as expeditiously as possible. Appointed counsel shall be compensated as provided in s. 27.5304(6).(2) An attorney for the department shall represent the state upon appeal. When a notice of appeal is filed in the circuit court, the clerk shall notify the attorney for the department, together with the attorney for the parent, the guardian ad litem, and any attorney for the child.(3) The taking of an appeal does not operate as a supersedeas in any case unless the court so orders. However, a termination of parental rights order with placement of the child with a licensed child-placing agency or the department for subsequent adoption is suspended while the appeal is pending, but the child shall continue in an out-of-home placement under the order until the appeal is decided.(4) The case on appeal must be docketed and any papers filed in the appellate court must be titled with the initials, but not the name, of the child and the court case number, and the papers must remain sealed in the office of the clerk of the appellate court when not in use by the appellate court and may not be open to public inspection. The decision of the appellate court must be likewise titled and may refer to the child only by initials and court case number.(5) The original order of the appellate court, with all papers filed in the case on appeal, must remain in the office of the clerk of the appellate court, sealed and not open to inspection except by order of the appellate court. The clerk of the appellate court shall return to the circuit court all papers transmitted to the appellate court from the circuit court, together with a certified copy of the order of the appellate court.History.—s. 9, ch. 87-289; s. 22, ch. 90-306; s. 1, ch. 90-309; s. 15, ch. 92-170; s. 42, ch. 94-164; s. 97, ch. 98-403; s. 50, ch. 99-193; s. 59, ch. 2003-402; s. 22, ch. 2007-62.Note.—Former s. 39.473.
FL Stat § 39.820 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title V - Judicial Branch|Chapter 39 - Proceedings Relating to Children|Part XI - Guardians Ad Litem and Guardian Advocates (Ss. 39.820-39.8298)|39.820 - Definitions.

39.820 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, the term:(1) “Guardian ad litem” as referred to in any civil or criminal proceeding includes the following: the Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Office, which includes circuit guardian ad litem programs; a duly certified volunteer, a staff member, a staff attorney, a contract attorney, or a pro bono attorney working on behalf of a guardian ad litem; a court-appointed attorney; or a responsible adult who is appointed by the court to represent the best interests of a child in a proceeding as provided for by law, including, but not limited to, this chapter, who is a party to any judicial proceeding as a representative of the child, and who serves until discharged by the court.(2) “Guardian advocate” means a person appointed by the court to act on behalf of a drug dependent newborn under this part.History.—s. 101, ch. 98-403; s. 5, ch. 2020-40.
FL Stat § 39.822 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title V - Judicial Branch|Chapter 39 - Proceedings Relating to Children|Part XI - Guardians Ad Litem and Guardian Advocates (Ss. 39.820-39.8298)|39.822 - Appointment of guardian ad litem for abused, abandoned, or neglected child.

39.822 Appointment of guardian ad litem for abused, abandoned, or neglected child.—(1) A guardian ad litem shall be appointed by the court at the earliest possible time to represent the child in any child abuse, abandonment, or neglect judicial proceeding, whether civil or criminal. Any person participating in a civil or criminal judicial proceeding resulting from such appointment shall be presumed prima facie to be acting in good faith and in so doing shall be immune from any liability, civil or criminal, that otherwise might be incurred or imposed.(2) In those cases in which the parents are financially able, the parent or parents of the child shall reimburse the court, in part or in whole, for the cost of provision of guardian ad litem services. Reimbursement to the individual providing guardian ad litem services shall not be contingent upon successful collection by the court from the parent or parents.(3) Upon presentation by a guardian ad litem of a court order appointing the guardian ad litem:(a) An agency, as defined in chapter 119, shall allow the guardian ad litem to inspect and copy records related to the best interests of the child who is the subject of the appointment, including, but not limited to, records made confidential or exempt from s. 119.07(1) or s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution. The guardian ad litem shall maintain the confidential or exempt status of any records shared by an agency under this paragraph.(b) A person or organization, other than an agency under paragraph (a), shall allow the guardian ad litem to inspect and copy any records related to the best interests of the child who is the subject of the appointment, including, but not limited to, confidential records.For the purposes of this subsection, the term “records related to the best interests of the child” includes, but is not limited to, medical, mental health, substance abuse, child care, education, law enforcement, court, social services, and financial records.(4) The guardian ad litem or the program representative shall review all disposition recommendations and changes in placements, and must be present at all critical stages of the dependency proceeding or submit a written report of recommendations to the court. Written reports must be filed with the court and served on all parties whose whereabouts are known at least 72 hours prior to the hearing.History.—ss. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, ch. 63-24; s. 941, ch. 71-136; ss. 1, 1A, ch. 71-97; s. 32, ch. 73-334; s. 65, ch. 74-383; s. 1, ch. 75-101; s. 1, ch. 75-185; s. 4, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 3, ch. 77-429; ss. 1, 2, ch. 78-322; s. 3, ch. 78-326; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379; s. 181, ch. 79-164; s. 1, ch. 79-203; s. 10, ch. 84-226; s. 3, ch. 90-211; s. 103, ch. 98-403; s. 51, ch. 99-193; s. 26, ch. 2005-236.Note.—Former ss. 828.041, 827.07(16); s. 415.508.
FL Stat § 39.823 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title V - Judicial Branch|Chapter 39 - Proceedings Relating to Children|Part XI - Guardians Ad Litem and Guardian Advocates (Ss. 39.820-39.8298)|39.823 - Guardian advocates for drug dependent newborns.

39.823 Guardian advocates for drug dependent newborns.—The Legislature finds that increasing numbers of drug dependent children are born in this state. Because of the parents’ continued dependence upon drugs, the parents may temporarily leave their child with a relative or other adult or may have agreed to voluntary family services under s. 39.301(14). The relative or other adult may be left with a child who is likely to require medical treatment but for whom they are unable to obtain medical treatment. The purpose of this section is to provide an expeditious method for such relatives or other responsible adults to obtain a court order which allows them to provide consent for medical treatment and otherwise advocate for the needs of the child and to provide court review of such authorization.History.—s. 2, ch. 89-345; s. 104, ch. 98-403; s. 19, ch. 99-168; s. 5, ch. 2003-127; s. 14, ch. 2009-43; s. 18, ch. 2012-178.Note.—Former s. 415.5082.
FL Stat § 39.824 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title V - Judicial Branch|Chapter 39 - Proceedings Relating to Children|Part XI - Guardians Ad Litem and Guardian Advocates (Ss. 39.820-39.8298)|39.824 - Jurisdiction.

39.824 Jurisdiction.—The circuit court shall have exclusive original jurisdiction of a proceeding in which appointment of a guardian advocate is sought. The court shall retain jurisdiction over a child for whom a guardian advocate is appointed until specifically relinquished by court order.History.—s. 2, ch. 89-345; s. 105, ch. 98-403; s. 21, ch. 2012-116.Note.—Former s. 415.5083.
FL Stat § 39.825 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title V - Judicial Branch|Chapter 39 - Proceedings Relating to Children|Part XI - Guardians Ad Litem and Guardian Advocates (Ss. 39.820-39.8298)|39.825 - Petition for appointment of a guardian advocate.

39.825 Petition for appointment of a guardian advocate.—A petition for appointment of a guardian advocate may be filed by the department, any relative of the child, any licensed health care professional, or any other interested person. The petition shall be in writing and shall be signed by the petitioner under oath stating his or her good faith in filing the petition. The form of the petition and its contents shall be determined by the Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure.History.—s. 2, ch. 89-345; s. 72, ch. 97-103; s. 106, ch. 98-403.Note.—Former s. 415.5084.
FL Stat § 39.826 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title V - Judicial Branch|Chapter 39 - Proceedings Relating to Children|Part XI - Guardians Ad Litem and Guardian Advocates (Ss. 39.820-39.8298)|39.826 - Process and service.

39.826 Process and service.—(1) Personal appearance of a person in a hearing before the court shall obviate the necessity of serving process upon that person.(2) Upon the filing of a petition requesting the appointment of a guardian advocate, and upon 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 be not less than 24 hours after service of the summons. The summons shall be directed to and shall be served upon the parents. It shall not be necessary to the validity of a proceeding for the appointment of a guardian advocate that the parents be present if their identity or presence is unknown after a diligent search and inquiry have been made, if they have become residents of a state other than this state, or if they evade service or ignore a summons, but in this event the person who made the search and inquiry shall file a certificate of those facts.(4) Upon the application of a party, 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.History.—s. 2, ch. 89-345; s. 107, ch. 98-403.Note.—Former s. 415.5085.
FL Stat § 39.827 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title V - Judicial Branch|Chapter 39 - Proceedings Relating to Children|Part XI - Guardians Ad Litem and Guardian Advocates (Ss. 39.820-39.8298)|39.827 - Hearing for appointment of a guardian advocate.

39.827 Hearing for appointment of a guardian advocate.—(1) When a petition for appointment of a guardian advocate has been filed with the circuit court, the hearing shall be held within 14 days unless all parties agree to a continuance. If a child is in need of necessary medical treatment as defined in s. 39.01, s. 984.03, or s. 985.03, the court shall hold a hearing within 24 hours.(2) At the hearing, the parents have the right to be present, to present testimony, to call and cross-examine witnesses, to be represented by counsel at their own expense, and to object to the appointment of the guardian advocate.(3) The hearing shall be conducted by the judge without a jury, applying the rules of evidence in use in civil cases. In a hearing on a petition for appointment of a guardian advocate, the moving party shall prove all the elements in s. 39.828 by a preponderance of the evidence.(4) The hearing under this section shall remain confidential and closed to the public. The clerk shall keep all court records required by this part separate from other records of the circuit court. All court records required by this part shall be confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1). All records shall be inspected only upon order of the court by persons deemed by the court to have a proper interest therein, except that a child and the parents or custodians of the child and their attorneys and the department and its designees shall always have the right to inspect and copy any official record pertaining to the child. The court may permit authorized representatives of recognized organizations compiling statistics for proper purposes to inspect and make abstracts from official records, under whatever conditions upon their use and disposition the court may deem proper, and may punish by contempt proceedings any violation of those conditions. All information obtained pursuant to this part in the discharge of official duty by any judge, employee of the court, or authorized agent of the department shall be confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1) and shall not be disclosed to anyone other than the authorized personnel of the court or the department and its designees, except upon order of the court.History.—s. 2, ch. 89-345; s. 19, ch. 91-71; s. 274, ch. 96-406; s. 44, ch. 98-280; s. 108, ch. 98-403.Note.—Former s. 415.5086.
FL Stat § 39.828 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title V - Judicial Branch|Chapter 39 - Proceedings Relating to Children|Part XI - Guardians Ad Litem and Guardian Advocates (Ss. 39.820-39.8298)|39.828 - Grounds for appointment of a guardian advocate.

39.828 Grounds for appointment of a guardian advocate.—(1) The court shall appoint the person named in the petition as a guardian advocate with all the powers and duties specified in s. 39.829 for an initial term of 1 year upon a finding that:(a) The child named in the petition is or was a drug dependent newborn as described in s. 39.01;(b) The parent or parents of the child have voluntarily relinquished temporary custody of the child to a relative or other responsible adult;(c) The person named in the petition to be appointed the guardian advocate is capable of carrying out the duties as provided in s. 39.829; and(d) A petition to adjudicate the child dependent under this chapter has not been filed.(2) The appointment of a guardian advocate does not remove from the parents the right to consent to medical treatment for their child. The appointment of a guardian advocate does not prevent the filing of a subsequent petition under this chapter to have the child adjudicated dependent.History.—s. 2, ch. 89-345; s. 62, ch. 94-164; s. 109, ch. 98-403; s. 32, ch. 2006-86; s. 29, ch. 2008-245; s. 19, ch. 2012-178.Note.—Former s. 415.5087.
FL Stat § 39.829 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title V - Judicial Branch|Chapter 39 - Proceedings Relating to Children|Part XI - Guardians Ad Litem and Guardian Advocates (Ss. 39.820-39.8298)|39.829 - Powers and duties of guardian advocate.

39.829 Powers and duties of guardian advocate.—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.Note.—Former s. 415.5088.
FL Stat § 39.8295 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title V - Judicial Branch|Chapter 39 - Proceedings Relating to Children|Part XI - Guardians Ad Litem and Guardian Advocates (Ss. 39.820-39.8298)|39.8295 - Review and removal of guardian advocate.

39.8295 Review and removal of guardian advocate.—(1) At the end of the initial 1-year appointment, the court shall review the status of the child’s care, health, and medical condition for the purpose of determining whether to reauthorize the appointment of the guardian advocate. If the court finds that all of the elements of s. 39.828 are still met, the court shall reauthorize the guardian advocate for another year.(2) At any time, the court may, upon its own motion, or upon the motion of the department, a family member, or other interested person remove a guardian advocate. A guardian advocate shall be removed if the court finds that the guardian advocate is not properly discharging his or her responsibilities or is acting in a manner inconsistent with his or her appointment, that the parents have assumed parental responsibility to provide for the child, or that the child has been adjudicated dependent pursuant to this chapter.History.—s. 2, ch. 89-345; s. 111, ch. 98-403.Note.—Former s. 415.5089.
FL Stat § 39.8297 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title V - Judicial Branch|Chapter 39 - Proceedings Relating to Children|Part XI - Guardians Ad Litem and Guardian Advocates (Ss. 39.820-39.8298)|39.8297 - County funding for guardian ad litem employees.

39.8297 County funding for guardian ad litem employees.—(1) A county and the executive director of the Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Office may enter into an agreement by which the county agrees to provide funds to the local guardian ad litem office in order to employ persons who will assist in the operation of the guardian ad litem program in the county.(2) The agreement, at a minimum, must provide that:(a) Funding for the persons who are employed will be provided on at least a fiscal-year basis.(b) The persons who are employed will be hired, supervised, managed, and terminated by the executive director of the Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Office. The statewide office is responsible for compliance with all requirements of federal and state employment laws, and shall fully indemnify the county from any liability under such laws, as authorized by s. 768.28(19), to the extent such liability is the result of the acts or omissions of the Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Office or its agents or employees.(c) The county is the employer for purposes of s. 440.10 and chapter 443.(d) Employees funded by the county under this section and other county employees may be aggregated for purposes of a flexible benefits plan pursuant to s. 125 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.(e) Persons employed under this section may be terminated after a substantial breach of the agreement or because funding to the program has expired.(3) Persons employed under this section may not be counted in a formula or similar process used by the Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Office to measure personnel needs of a judicial circuit’s guardian ad litem program.(4) Agreements created pursuant to this section do not obligate the state to allocate funds to a county to employ persons in the guardian ad litem program.History.—s. 6, ch. 2012-123.
FL Stat § 39.901 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title V - Judicial Branch|Chapter 39 - Proceedings Relating to Children|Part XII - Domestic Violence (Ss. 39.901-39.908)|39.901 - Domestic violence centers; legislative findings; requirements.

39.901 Domestic violence centers; legislative findings; requirements.—(1) The Legislature recognizes that the perpetration of violence by persons against their intimate partners, spouses, ex-spouses, or those with whom they share a child in common poses a significant public health threat that has adverse physical, emotional, and financial impacts on families and communities in this state. The Legislature further finds that it is critical that victims of domestic violence and their dependents have access to safe emergency shelter, advocacy, and crisis intervention services to assist them with the resources necessary to be safe and live free of violence.(2) To ensure statewide consistency in the provision of confidential, comprehensive, and effective services to victims of domestic violence and their families, the Department of Children and Families shall certify and monitor domestic violence centers. The department and certified domestic violence centers shall serve as partners and together provide a coordinated response to address victim safety, hold batterers accountable, and prevent future violence in this state.History.—s. 1, ch. 78-281; s. 1, ch. 84-343; s. 113, ch. 98-403; s. 1, ch. 2021-152.Note.—Former s. 409.601; s. 415.601.
FL Stat § 39.902 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title V - Judicial Branch|Chapter 39 - Proceedings Relating to Children|Part XII - Domestic Violence (Ss. 39.901-39.908)|39.902 - Definitions.

39.902 Definitions.—As used in this part, the term:(1) “Domestic violence” has the meaning set forth in s. 741.28.(2) “Domestic violence center” means an agency that provides services to victims of domestic violence as its primary mission.(3) “Family or household member” has the meaning set forth in s. 741.28.History.—s. 2, ch. 78-281; s. 2, ch. 79-402; s. 1, ch. 82-135; s. 71, ch. 83-218; s. 1, ch. 84-128; s. 2, ch. 84-343; s. 17, ch. 92-58; s. 19, ch. 93-200; s. 30, ch. 94-134; s. 30, ch. 94-135; s. 137, ch. 97-101; s. 114, ch. 98-403; s. 3, ch. 2002-55; s. 1, ch. 2012-147; s. 1, ch. 2020-6.Note.—Former s. 409.602; s. 415.602.
FL Stat § 39.903 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title V - Judicial Branch|Chapter 39 - Proceedings Relating to Children|Part XII - Domestic Violence (Ss. 39.901-39.908)|39.903 - Duties and functions of the department with respect to domestic violence.

39.903 Duties and functions of the department with respect to domestic violence.—The department shall:(1) Operate the domestic violence program and coordinate and administer statewide activities related to the prevention of domestic violence.(2) Receive and approve or reject applications for initial certification of domestic violence centers, and annually renew the certification thereafter.(3) Have the right to enter and inspect the premises of domestic violence centers that are applying for an initial certification or facing potential suspension or revocation of certification to effectively evaluate the state of compliance with minimum standards.(4) Promote the involvement of certified domestic violence centers in the coordination, development, and planning of domestic violence programming in the circuits.(5) Coordinate with state agencies that have health, education, or criminal justice responsibilities to raise awareness of domestic violence and promote consistent policy implementation.(6) Cooperate with, assist in, and participate in, programs of other properly qualified state agencies, including any agency of the Federal Government, schools of medicine, hospitals, and clinics, in planning and conducting research on the prevention of domestic violence and the provision of services to clients.(7) Contract with an entity or entities for the delivery and management of services for the state’s domestic violence program if the department determines that doing so is in the best interest of the state.(8) Consider applications from certified domestic violence centers for capital improvement grants and award those grants in accordance with s. 39.9055.(9) Adopt by rule procedures to administer this section, including developing criteria for the approval, suspension, or rejection of certification of domestic violence centers and developing minimum standards for domestic violence centers to ensure the health and safety of the clients in the centers.History.—s. 3, ch. 78-281; s. 3, ch. 79-402; ss. 2, 3, ch. 84-128; ss. 3, 5, ch. 84-343; s. 31, ch. 94-134; s. 31, ch. 94-135; s. 2, ch. 95-187; s. 55, ch. 96-418; s. 115, ch. 98-403; s. 4, ch. 2002-55; s. 1, ch. 2003-11; s. 2, ch. 2012-147; s. 2, ch. 2020-6.Note.—Former s. 409.603; s. 415.603.