FL H0115

Guardian appointment proceedings for children under dependency court jurisdiction may occur in either the county where the child resides or the county with jurisdiction over the dependency case

Department of Juvenile Justice must notify the dependency court, Department of Children and Families, Guardian Ad Litem Program, and child's attorney ad litem when transferring a child in dependency court jurisdiction between facilities

Courts may receive and consider information from the Guardian Ad Litem Program and attorney ad litem during predisposition reports and commitment proceedings for children under dependency court jurisdiction

Guardian Ad Litem Program added as authorized participant in community reentry teams that assist youth transitioning from residential commitment to adulthood

Free identification cards and birth certificates provided to juvenile offenders in Department of Juvenile Justice custody receiving transition-to-adulthood services