Fla. R. Juv. P. Form 8.966

ORDER OF ADJUDICATION

THIS CAUSE came before this court on.....(date)....., under

chapter 39, Florida Statutes, for adjudication of the Petition for

Dependency filed by.....(petitioner’s name)....... Present before the

court were:

..... .....(Name)....., Petitioner

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for the petitioner

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for the department

..... .....(Name)....., Department caseworker

..... .....(Name)....., Mother

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for mother

..... .....(Name)....., Father of.....(child).....

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for father

..... .....(Name)....., Guardian ad litem

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for guardian ad litem

..... .....(Name)....., Legal custodian

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney for legal custodian

..... .....(Name(s))....., Minor child(ren)

..... .....(Name)....., Attorney ad litem for minor child(ren)

..... .....(Name)....., Other.....................

COMMENT: The name of the guardian ad litem and the attorney ad

litem, if appointed, must be listed on the order, even if he or she

was not present at the hearing.

The court having heard testimony and argument and being

otherwise fully advised in the premises finds:

1. That the minor child(ren) who is/are the subject matter

of these proceedings, is/are dependent within the meaning and

intent of chapter 39, Florida Statutes, and is/are (a) resident(s) of

the State of Florida.

2. The mother, .....(name).....:

..... was..... was not noticed of this hearing;

..... did not appear, and the court:

..... entered a Consent for failure to appear after proper

notice.

..... did not enter a Consent for failure to appear after

proper notice.

..... appeared with counsel;

..... appeared without counsel and:

..... was..... was not advised of her right to legal counsel,

..... knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily..... waived.....

did not waive her right to legal counsel and

..... was..... was not determined to qualify as indigent and

..... was..... was not appointed an attorney.

3. The father, .....(name).....:

..... was..... was not noticed of this hearing;

..... did not appear, and the court:

..... entered a Consent for failure to appear after proper

notice.

..... did not enter a Consent for failure to appear after

proper notice.

..... appeared with counsel;

..... appeared without counsel and:

..... was..... was not advised of her right to legal counsel,

..... knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily..... waived.....

did not waive her right to legal counsel and

..... was..... was not determined to qualify as indigent and

..... was..... was not appointed an attorney.

……4. That the child(ren) is/are dependent within the

meaning and intent of chapter 39, Florida Statutes, in that the

mother, ....(name)....., abused, neglected, or abandoned the minor

child(ren) by................................. These facts were proven by.....

preponderance of the evidence...... clear and convincing evidence.

……5. That the child(ren) is/are dependent within the

meaning and intent of chapter 39, Florida Statutes, in that the

father, .....(name)....., abused, neglected, or abandoned the minor

child(ren) by............................... These facts were proven by.....

preponderance of the evidence...... clear and convincing evidence.

COMMENT: Use 6, 7, and 8 only if the child is in out-of-home

placement.

6. That the Court finds that it is in the best interest of the

child(ren) to remain in out-of-home care.

7. That every reasonable effort was made to eliminate the

need for placement of the child(ren) in out-of-home care but the

present circumstances of the child(ren) and the..... mother.....

father are such that out-of-home care is the only way to ensure the

health, safety, and well being of the child(ren), in that

8. That the child(ren)’s placement in.....(type of

placement)..... is in a setting which is as family like and as close to

the home as possible, consistent with the child(ren)’s best interests

and special needs.

9. That returning the minor child(ren) to the custody of

.....(person who had previous legal custody)..... would be contrary to

the best interest and welfare of the minor child(ren).

10. The Court informed any parents present that the parent

or parents shall provide the court and all parties with identification

and location information for such relatives.

THEREFORE, based upon the foregoing findings, it is

ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that:

1. The minor child(ren), ......(name(s))....., is/are adjudicated

dependent.

2. The child(ren) shall remain in the care and custody of

..... the department in shelter care

..... other.....(name).....

pending disposition.

3. The parents shall provide to the Court and all parties

identification and location information regarding potential relative

placements.

4. THE COURT ADVISED THE PARENTS:

A. TO TAKE ACTION TO COMPLY WITH THE CASE

PLAN SO PERMANENCY WITH THE CHILD MAY

OCCUR WITHIN THE SHORTEST PERIOD OF TIME

POSSIBLE, BUT NO LATER THAN 1 YEAR AFTER

REMOVAL OR ADJUDICATION OF THE CHILD.

B. TO STAY IN CONTACT WITH THEIR ATTORNEY

AND THEIR CASE MANAGER AND PROVIDE UPDATED

CONTACT INFORMATION IF THE PARENTS’ PHONE

NUMBER, ADDRESS, OR E-MAIL ADDRESS CHANGES.

C. TO NOTIFY THE PARTIES AND THE COURT OF

BARRIERS TO COMPLETING CASE PLAN TASKS

WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AFTER DISCOVERING

SUCH BARRIERS.

D. THAT IF THE PARENTS FAIL TO

SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLY WITH THE CASE PLAN

THEIR PARENTAL RIGHTS MAY BE TERMINATED

AND THE CHILD(REN)’S OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT

MAY BECOME PERMANENT.

5. This court shall retain jurisdiction over this cause to

enter any such further orders that may be deemed necessary for the

best interest and welfare of the minor child(ren).

6. All prior orders not inconsistent with the present order

shall remain in full force and effect.

7. Disposition is scheduled for.....(date)....., at......

a.m./p.m.

DONE AND ORDERED on.....date..... at.....(city)....., Florida.

Circuit Judge

NOTICE OF HEARING

The Juvenile Court hereby gives notice of hearing in the

above styled cause on.....(date)..... at.....a.m./p.m., before

.....(judge)....., at.....(location)....., or as soon thereafter as

counsel can be heard.

COMMENT: The following paragraph must be in bold, 14 pt. Times

New Roman or Courier font.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any

accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you

are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain

assistance. Please contact.....(name, address, and telephone

number)..... at least 7 days before your scheduled court

appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if

the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days. If

you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

PLEASE BE GOVERNED ACCORDINGLY.

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