Fla. R. Juv. P. 8.040 · B. PLEADINGS, PROCESS, AND ORDERS
PROCESS
Text — October 1, 2026 edition
(a) Summons.
(1) On the filing of a petition on a child who is not detained by order of the court, the clerk must issue a summons to the child, the parents of the child, and any legal custodians. The summons must require the person on whom it is served to appear for a hearing at a time and place specified, or if appearance is via audio-video communication technology then the summons must provide instructions as to how to attend the hearing. The time of the hearing must not be less than 24 hours after service of the summons. The summons must require the custodian to produce the child at the said time and place. A copy of the delinquency petition must be attached to the summons.
(2) A party may consent to service or summons by e-mail by providing a primary e-mail address to the clerk of court.
(3) If the child is being detained by order of the court, process must be in accordance with the rule pertaining to the arraignment of a detained child.
(b) Service.
(1) Generally. The summons and other process must be served on such persons and in such manner as required by law. If the parents or custodian are out of the state and their address is known the clerk must give them notice of the proceedings by mail. Service of process may be waived.
(2) Petition for Parental Sanctions. A petition for parental sanctions may be served on the child’s parents or legal guardians in open court at any hearing concerning the child, but must be served at least 72 hours before the hearing at which parental sanctions are being sought. The petition for parental sanctions also may be served in accordance with chapter 48, Florida Statutes.
Notes and commentary — not rule text
Committee Notes
1991 Amendment. This rule clearly defines the difference in procedures for summons for detained and nondetained children.
2000 Amendment. Subsection (b)(2) was added to provide requisite notice to the parents or legal guardians of a child when the state is seeking restitution or wishes to impose other sanctions against the parent or legal guardian. See S.B.L., Natural Mother of J.J. v. State, 737 So.2d 1131 (Fla. 1st DCA 1999); A.G., Natural Mother of S.B. v. State, 736 So.2d 151 (Fla. 1st DCA 1999).
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