Fl. R. Juv. P. form 8.970

As amended through November 4, 2024

Form 8.970 - ORDER ON JUDICIAL REVIEW

ORDER ON JUDICIAL REVIEW AND NOTICE OF NEXT HEARING

THIS CAUSE came on to be heard on .....(date).....for Judicial Review on the report filed by the Department of Children and Families in this cause under chapter 39, Florida Statutes.

The following persons appeared before the court:

..... .....(name)....., Child

..........(name)....., Attorney for the child

..... .....(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)....., 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.

And the court having considered

..... Judicial Review and Social Study Report filed by the department

..... Statement/home study filed by the department

..... Report of the guardian ad litem

..... Case plan filed by the department

..... Statement by the Child's Caretaker

..... Whether or not the child is a citizen and, if the child is not a citizen, the steps that have been taken to address the citizenship or residency status of the child

..... Other ..........

AND THE COURT having heard testimony and argument, and having been otherwise duly advised in the premises finds:

1. That the minor child(ren) who is/are the subject matter of these proceedings was/were adjudicated dependent, continue to be dependent, is/are of an age subject to the jurisdiction of the court, and is/are resident(s) of the state of Florida.

2. The following parties were notified of this hearing and provided a copy of the documents filed for this hearing:

..........(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)....., Attorney for the child

..... .....(name)....., Other ..........

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

..... did not appear and ..... was ..... was not represented by legal counsel;

..... appeared ..... with ..... without legal 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. The father, .....(name).....:

..... did not appear and ..... was .....was not represented by legal counsel;

..... appeared .....with .....without legal counsel and ..... was ..... was not advised of his 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.

COMMENT: Repeat above for each father.

5. The department filed a judicial review report with the court on .....(date)......This judicial review report ..... is .....is not in compliance with the statutory requirements.

6. The following parents/legal custodians were notified of their right to participate in the preparation of the case plan and to receive assistance from any other person in the preparation of the case plan: .....(names of those notified)......

7. The mother has complied with the following tasks in the case plan: .....(list tasks complied with)......

8. The mother has not complied with the following tasks in the case plan: .....(list tasks not complied with)......

9. The father, .....(father's name), has complied with the following tasks in the case plan: .....(list tasks complied with)......

10. The father, .....(father's name), has not complied with the following tasks in the case plan: .....(list tasks not complied with)......

11. The mother .....has ..... has not complied with court ordered visitation as follows: .....(explanation of visitation compliance)......

12. The father, .....(father's name)....., ..... has .....has not complied with court ordered visitation as follows: .....(explanation of visitation compliance)......

13. The department .....has .....has not complied with court ordered visitation as follows: .....(explanation of visitation compliance)......

14. The mother .....has ..... has not complied with court ordered financial support for the child as follows: .....(explanation of financial compliance)......

15. The father, .....(father's name)....., ..... has .....has not complied with court ordered financial support for the child as follows: .....(explanation of financial compliance)......

16. The mother .....has ..... has not complied with court ordered meetings with the department as follows: .....(explanation of meetings compliance)......

17. The father, .....(father's name)....., ..... has .....has not complied with court ordered meetings with the department as follows: .....(explanation of meetings compliance)......

18. The department .....has .....has not complied with court ordered meetings with the parents as follows: .....(explanation of meetings compliance)......

COMMENT: Use 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, & 24 if child(ren) is/are not placed in the home of a parent.

19...... It is in the best interest of the minor child(ren) to be placed in the care and custody of .....(placement ordered)......

20...... Placement of the minor child(ren) in the care and custody of .....(placement ordered)..... 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.

21...... The children ..... are .....are not separated in their placements. The following efforts have been made to reunite separated siblings: ..........

..... It is not in the best interest of each sibling to be reunited in their placement because: ..........

..... Each sibling has the following frequency, kind and duration of contacts: ..........

22...... Return of the minor child(ren) to the custody of

.....(person(s) from whom child(ren) was/were originally removed)..... would be contrary to the best interest and welfare of the minor child(ren). The child(ren) cannot safely .....remain .....return home with services and removal of the child(ren) is necessary to protect the child(ren).

23...... Prevention or reunification services .....were not .....were indicated and are as follows: .....(services indicated)...... Further efforts could not have shortened separation of this family because

24...... The likelihood of the children's reunification with the parent or legal custodian within 12 months is ...........

COMMENT: Use 25 if child(ren) remain(s) or is/are returned to the parent(s).

25...... The child(ren) can safely .....remain with .....be returned to .....(parent('s)(s') name(s))..... as long as he/she/they comply(ies) with the following: ...........

The safety, well-being, and physical, mental, and emotional health of the child(ren) are not endangered by allowing the child(ren) to ..... remain ..... return home.

THEREFORE, based upon the foregoing findings, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that:

1. The minor child(ren), .....(name(s))....., be placed in the custody of (name)....., under supervision of the department. The department shall have placement and care responsibility while the child(ren) is/are under protective supervision in an out-of-home placement.

2. The judicial review report filed by the department is:

..... not accepted and a continuance was requested.

..... accepted by the court.

3...... The court finds that it is not likely that the child(ren) will be reunified with the parent or legal custodian within 12 months after the child was removed from the home. The department shall file a motion within 10 days of receipt of this written order to amend the case plan to incorporate concurrent planning into the case plan.

4. The court inquired of any parents present whether they have relatives who might be considered for placement of the children.

5. Other: ...........

6. All prior orders not inconsistent with the present order shall remain in full force and effect.

7. This court shall retain jurisdiction over this cause to enter any such further orders as may be deemed necessary for the best interest and welfare of the minor child(ren).

8. This matter is scheduled for Judicial Review on .....(date).....at .....(time)......

DONE AND ORDERED in .........., Florida on .....(date).....at .....(time).....

____________________

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.

Copies furnished to:

Fl. R. Juv. P. form 8.970

Amended effective 7/1/2023; amended by 286 So. 3d 82, effective 11/27/2019; amended by 191 So.3d 257, effective 1/21/2016; amended by 115 So.3d 286, effective 7/1/2013; amended by 951 So.2d 804, effective 2/8/2007; amended by 915 So.2d 592, effective 11/17/2005; added by 725 So.2d 296, effective 10/1/1998.