FL · rules
Fla. R. Juv. P. 8.031
Petition for Parental Sanctions
(a) Contents. Each petition directed to the child’s parents or
legal guardians shall be entitled a petition for parental sanctions
and shall allege all facts showing the appropriateness of the
requested sanction against the child’s parents or legal guardians.
(b) Verification. The petition shall be signed by the state
attorney or assistant state attorney, stating under oath the
petitioner’s good faith in filing the petition.
(c) Amendments. At any time before the hearing, an
amended petition for parental sanctions may be filed or the petition
may be amended on motion. Amendments shall be freely permitted
in the interest of justice and the welfare of the child. A continuance
may be granted on motion and a showing that the amendment
prejudices or materially affects any party.
Provenance
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- floridabar.org
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-14
- Edition
- 2026-09-14
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