Rule 8.650 - TAKING INTO CUSTODY(a) Affidavit. An affidavit may be filed by any person alleging facts under existing law sufficient to establish grounds to take a child into custody. The affidavit shall:(1) be in writing and signed;(2) specify the name, address, and sex of the child or, if unknown, designate the child by any name or description by which the child can be identified with reasonable certainty;(3) specify that the child is of an age subject to the jurisdiction of the court; and(4) state the reasons why the child is being taken into custody.(b) Criteria for Order. The court may issue an order to take a child into custody based on sworn testimony meeting the criteria set forth in subdivision (a).(c)Order. The order to take into custody shall: (1) be in writing and signed;(2) specify the name, address, and sex of the child or, if unknown, designate the child by any name or description by which the child can be identified with reasonable certainty;(3) specify that the child is of an age subject to the jurisdiction of the court;(4) state the reasons why the child is being taken into custody;(5) order that the child be placed in a suitable place pending a shelter hearing as provided by law; and(6) state the date when issued and the county and court where issued.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.