Fl. R. Juv. P. form 8.975

As amended through November 4, 2024

Form 8.975 - DEPENDENCY ORDER WITHHOLDING ADJUDICATION

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)....., 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.

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 his right to legal counsel,

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

.....did not waive his 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.

6...... That the parties have filed a mediation agreement in which the parent(s) consent(s) to the adjudication of dependency of the child(ren) in conjunction with a withhold of adjudication, which the court accepts.

7. Under section 39.507(5), Florida Statutes, the Court finds that the child(ren) named in the petition are dependent, but finds that no action other than supervision in the child(ren)'s home is required.

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

1. Under section 39.507(5), Florida Statutes, the Court hereby withholds adjudication of dependency of the minor child(ren). The child(ren) shall be .....returned/continued.....in (child(ren)'s home) under the supervision of the department. If this court later finds that the parents have not complied with the conditions of supervision imposed, the court may, after a hearing to establish the noncompliance, but without further evidence of the state of dependency, enter an order of adjudication.

2. 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).

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

4. Disposition is scheduled for .....(date)....., at ...... a.m./p.m.

DONE AND ORDERED on .....date......

__________________

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 8.975

Amended effective 7/1/2023; amended by 286 So. 3d 82, effective 11/27/2019; amended by 115 So.3d 286, effective 7/1/2013; added by 939 So.2d 74, effective 1/1/2007.