As amended through June 17, 2024
Rule 8.601 - COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS(a) Pleadings. All proceedings shall be initiated by the filing of: (1) a request to take into custody;(2) a petition for children in need of services; or(b)File to Be Opened. Upon commencement of any proceeding, the clerk shall open a file and assign a case number.Amended effective 7/1/2023; Added by 589 So.2d 818, effective 7/1/1991; added by 462 So.2d 399, effective 1/1/1985