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FL S0124

Bill

Status

Passed

4/29/2019

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes that guardianship proceedings for a child or young adult under dependency court jurisdiction may be filed in either the county where the child resides or the county having jurisdiction of the dependency case

  • Requires the Department of Juvenile Justice to notify the dependency court, Department of Children and Families, Guardian Ad Litem Program, and the child's attorney ad litem when transferring a dependent child between commitment facilities or programs

  • Authorizes courts to receive and consider information from the Guardian Ad Litem Program and the child's attorney ad litem during predisposition reports and commitment proceedings for children under dependency court jurisdiction

  • Adds the Guardian Ad Litem Program as an authorized participant in community reentry teams that assist juvenile offenders transitioning to adulthood with case planning, life skills training, and employment support

Legislative Description

Dependent Children

Last Action

Chapter No. 2019-10

4/29/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules2/6/2019
Judiciary1/22/2019
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs1/10/2019

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