Fla. R. Juv. P. 8.725 · A. GUARDIAN ADVOCATES FOR DRUG-DEPENDENT NEWBORNS
PETITION
Text — October 1, 2026 edition
(a) Contents of Petition.
(1) The petition shall allege sufficient facts showing grounds for appointment of a guardian advocate based upon applicable law.
(2) The petition shall contain allegations as to the identity and residence of the parents or custodians, if known.
(3) The petition shall identify the age, sex, and name of the child. Two or more children may be the subject of the same petition.
(b) Voluntary Dismissal. The petitioner without leave of the court, at any time prior to the entry of the order, may request a voluntary dismissal of the petition by serving a notice of request for dismissal on all parties or, if during a hearing, by so stating on the record. The petition shall be dismissed and the court loses jurisdiction unless another party adopts the petition within 48 hours. Unless otherwise stated, the dismissal shall be without prejudice.
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