Fla. R. Juv. P. 8.685

(a) Hearing by Judge. The adjudicatory hearing shall be

conducted by the judge without a jury utilizing the rules of

evidence. At this hearing the court shall determine whether the

allegations of the petition have been sustained.

(b) Examination of Witnesses. Any party shall have the

right to examine and cross-examine the witnesses.

(c) Presence of Parties. All parties have the right to be

present at all adjudicatory hearings. No party shall be excluded

from the hearing unless so ordered by the court for disruptive

behavior.

(d) Joint and Separate Hearings. When 2 or more children

are alleged to be children in need of services, the hearing may be

held simultaneously when the several children involved are related

to each other or involved in the same case, unless the court orders

separate hearings.

(e) Motion for Judgment of Dismissal. In all proceedings if

at the close of the evidence for the petitioner the court is of the

opinion that the evidence is insufficient as a matter of law to

warrant a finding of child(ren) in need of services, it may, and on

the motion of any party shall, enter an order dismissing the petition

for insufficiency of evidence.

(f) Findings and Orders. If the court finds that the evidence

supports the allegations of the petition, it may make a finding that

the child is in need of services as provided by law. In all cases the

court shall enter a written order specifying the facts upon which the

findings are based. If the predisposition and other reports required

by law are unavailable, or by order of the court, any portion of the

disposition hearing may be reset within a reasonable time. If the

case is continued the court may refer the case to appropriate

agencies for additional study and recommendation. The court may

order the child into a suitable placement under such reasonable

conditions as the court may direct.