Fla. R. Juv. P. 8.650

(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;

(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.