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5 verbatim requirements extracted from 3663-01__2015-02_0.pdf, across 2 topics.
Nineteenth Judicial Circuit (Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, St. Lucie). Check the order's own effective and rescission dates before relying on it. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
HEARING TIME & ARGUMENT LIMITS • Attachment "A" PARENTING COORDINATOR APPLICATION for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, State of Florida Name: ------------------------------- Present Employment: _________________________ _ Organization: _________________________ _ Mailing Address: __________________________ _ City: _______ _ State: ------ Zip: _____ _ Telephone: ________ _ Fax: ________ _ E-mail: ------------------------------- Social Security Number: __ -___ _ Driver License Number: ------- Date of Birth: Place of Birth: ------- --------------- City & State Languages fluent in other than English: ___________________ _ QUALIFICATIONS PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENT. Check all that apply and insert licensure or certification number(s): D Licensed Mental Health Professional under Florida chapters 490 or 491, # _____ _ D Physician under Florida chapter 458 with Certification by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology,# ___ _ D Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator with at least a master's degree in a mental health field,# ----- 0 Member in good standing of The Florida Bar,# ___ _ PARENTING COORDINATOR REQUIREMENTS. Check all successfully completed: D Three years post licensure or post certification i::ractice in any one of the professions checked above. D Family mediation training program certified by the Florida Supreme Court. D Minimum of 24 hours of parenting coordination training in parenting coordination concepts and ethics, family systems theory and application, family dynamics in separation and divorce, child and adolescent development, the parenting coordination process, parenting coordination techniques, high conflict divorce resolution techniques, and Florida family law and procedure. • D Minimum of 4 hours of training in domestic violence and child abuse which is related to parenting coordination. D I will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992, and any other federal or state law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability. Description of Course(s) or Training Date(s) Name of Trainer and Entity which Sponsored or Approved Training D I have read and am familiar with section 61.125, Florida Statutes. DI have read and am familiar with Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure 12.710, 12.720, 12.730, and 12.742. DI have read and am familiar with Florida Family Law Forms 12.984 and 12.998. D I have read and am familiar with the forms, rules, and procedures in this circuit pertaining to parenting coordination. DISQUALIFICATION D Yes D No Have you been convicted or had adjudication withheld on a charge of child abuse, child neglect, domestic violence, parental kidnapping, or interference with custody or time-sharing? D Yes D No Have you been found by a court in a child protection hearing to have abused, neglected, or abandoned a child? D Yes D No Have you consented to an adjudication or a withholding of adjudication on a petition for dependency? D Yes D No Have you been or are you currently a respondent in a final order or injunction of protection against domestic violence? EXPERIENCE COURT APPOINTMENT. List all judicial circuits in which you are on its roster of qualified parenting coordinators: • FEE STRUCTURE Your hourly rate of compensation as a parenting coordinator: $ ______ _ D Yes D No Do you charge a retainer? If so, state the amount$ _____ _ D Yes D No Are you willing to accept pro bono or reduced fee appointments? If so, specify the conditions: ----------------------------- CRIMINAL HISTORY If you answer Yes to any of the questions below, provide a Separate Written Explanation and Copies of all Relevant Documentation of each item including date, location, crime or incident and action and attach to this form. D Yes D No Have you ever been found guilty or adjudicated guilty of a crime as an adult in this or any other state? Check YES, even if the adjudication of guilt or judgment was withheld or if the criminal record was sealed or expunged. (Include traffic crimes, such as DUI, reckless driving, or driving without privileges, but do not include traffic infractions such as excessive speed) D Yes D No Do you have criminal charges or warrants pending against you or are you on probation or parole in this state or any other state? SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION CHECK LIST Please check the following required documents· attached to your application: D 1. Your current professional license(s) and/or Florida Supreme Court Family Mediation Certification; D 2. Proof of completion of Supreme Court approved family mediation training; D 3. Proof of completion of 24 hours parenting coordination training; D 4. Proof of at least 4 hours of training on domestic violence and abuse pertinent to parenting coordination; D 5. Authorization to Investigate and Release of Information; D 6. Documentation of criminal history if any; and D 7. (Optional) Any other information that you feel might be relevant as your application is reviewed. This might include a brief description of special training or experience that might enhance your performance as a parenting coordinator. PROPOSED ORDERS • ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 2015-02 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR INDIAN RIVER, MARTIN OKEECHOBEE, AND ST. LUCIE COUNTIES, STATE OF FLORIDA IN RE: PARENTING COORDINATION IN FAMILY LAW CASES WHEREAS, children caught in the middle of high parental conflict are more likely to be harmed; and WHEREAS, it is the public policy of the State of Florida to assure that each minor child has frequent and continuing contact with both parents after the parents separate or the marriage of the parties is dissolved and to encourage parents to share the rights, responsibilities, and joys of childrearing; and WHEREAS, the Florida Supreme Court has adopted amendments to the Florida Family Rules of Procedure and new rules for Qualified and Court-Appointed Parenting Coordinators, In Re: Amendments to the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure; New Rules for Qualified and Court Appointed Parenting Coordinators, 142 So.3d 831 (Fla. 2014); and WHEREAS, the Chief Justice has adopted and Administrative Order AOSC14-64 (In Re: Parenting Coordinator Application Form and Training Standards) which has approved a Parenting Coordinator Application and statewide training standards; and WHEREAS, pursuant to these amendments and the Administrative Order the Florida Supreme Court has placed the administrative responsibility for the implementation of section 61.125, Florida Statutes, and its attendant rules, qualifications, procedures and the administrative order with the Chief Judge of each circuit or their designee; NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me as Chief Judge of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, under Rule 2.215 of the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration, it is hereby ORDERED; 1. All parenting coordinators appointed within the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit shall be selected from a roster maintained by the Court Administrator. 2. Persons who wish to be placed on the Nineteenth Circuits roster of parenting coordinators must complete the application attached as Attachment "A" and submit it to the Court Administrator along with copies of all required documents. Page 1of2 • 3. Once the application is received and the background check is completed the Administrative Judge for the Family Division will review the application and if the applicant meets the requirements of Administrative Order AOSC14-64 (Jn Re: Parenting Coordinator Application Form and Training Standards), they will be approved, notified of the approval, and placed on the roster for appointment. If the applicant it not approved they will be notified in writing and the reason for non-approval will be provided. 4. The roster of approved parenting coordinators will be reviewed by the Administrative Judge of the Family Division at least once each calendar year to determine whether the parenting coordinators continue to be qualified. If it is determined that a parenting coordinator no longer meets the legal qualifications their name will be removed from the roster and they will be notified of the removal. 5. This Order shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until further order of the Court. SIGNEJ) and ORDERED in quadruplicate in Chambers at Stuart, Martin County, Florida, on February _6_, 2015. -______ _ STEVEN J. LEVIN Chief Judge
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 2015-02 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR INDIAN RIVER, MARTIN OKEECHOBEE, AND ST. LUCIE COUNTIES, STATE OF FLORIDA IN RE: PARENTING COORDINATION IN FAMILY LAW CASES WHEREAS, children caught in the middle of high parental conflict are more likely to be harmed; and WHEREAS, it is the public policy of the State of Florida to assure that each minor child has frequent and continuing contact with both parents after the parents separate or the marriage of the parties is dissolved and to encourage parents to share the rights, responsibilities, and joys of childrearing; and WHEREAS, the Florida Supreme Court has adopted amendments to the Florida Family Rules of Procedure and new rules for Qualified and Court-Appointed Parenting Coordinators, In Re: Amendments to the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure; New Rules for Qualified and Court Appo
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2 verbatim requirements on hearing time in LAUREN N. PEFFER's division.