Fla. R. Juv. P. 8.690

As amended through June 17, 2024
Rule 8.690 - DISPOSITION HEARINGS
(a) Information Available to Court. At the disposition hearing the court, after establishing compliance with the dispositional considerations, determinations, and discussions required by law, may receive any relevant and material evidence helpful in determining the proper disposition to be made. It shall include written reports required by law and may include evaluations of the child or the parent or custodian that may be obtained and that are relevant and material. Such evidence may be received by the court and may be relied upon to the extent of its probative value even though not competent in an adjudicatory hearing.
(b) Disclosure to Parties. All parties shall be entitled to disclosure of all information in all reports submitted to the court.
(c)Orders of Disposition. The court shall in its written order of disposition include:
(1) the placement or custody of the child;
(2) special conditions of placement and visitation;
(3) evaluation, counseling, treatment activities, and other actions to be taken by the parties where ordered;
(4) supervising or monitoring agencies and continuation or discharge of the guardian ad litem, when appropriate;
(5) the period of time or date for subsequent case review when required by law; and
(6) such other requirements deemed necessary to protect the health, safety, and well-being of the child.
(d)Out-of-Home Placement. If the court places the child in out-of-home placement, subsequent proceedings shall be governed by part IIID of these rules.

FL. R. Juv. P. 8.690

Amended effective 7/1/2023; amended by 102 So.3d 451, effective 10/1/2013; amended by 783 So.2d 138, effective 1/1/2001; added by 589 So.2d 818, effective 7/1/1991.