FL H0773

Restricts taking a child into custody to cases involving an immediate threat to the child's health or safety, requiring court orders based on probable cause or sworn testimony.

Changes citizen review panels from optional to mandatory in each judicial circuit and removes the requirement for chief judge authorization through administrative order.

Requires citizen review panels to provide reports and recommended orders to assist courts in termination of parental rights hearings and trials.

Extends the timeline for adjudicatory hearings from 45 days to 120 days after advisory hearings, with continuances limited to 1 year maximum unless compelling reasons or extraordinary circumstances exist.

Makes termination of parental rights hearings and trials open to the public by default, unless parents or guardians file a written motion to make them confidential and closed.