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Fla. R. Juv. P. 8.170 — GUARDIAN AD LITEM · BenchPath

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Fla. R. Juv. P. 8.170

Fla. R. Juv. P. 8.170 · I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

GUARDIAN AD LITEM

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — October 1, 2026 edition

At any stage of the proceedings, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem for the child. A guardian ad litem shall not be required to post bond but shall file an acceptance of the office.

Source of truth

Edition: October 1, 2026 edition
Official file: https://www-media.floridabar.org/uploads/2026/09/2027_04-OCT-Florida-Rules-of-Juvenile-Procedure-10-1-2026.pdf (PDF pages 104)
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