(1) This chapter does not supersede the requirements of the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 U.S.C. ss. 1901 et seq.; the Multi-Ethnic Placement Act of 1994, Pub. L. No. 103-382, as amended; the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. ss. 3901 et seq.; or the implementing regulations for such acts.
(2) The department is encouraged to enter into agreements with recognized American Indian tribes in order to facilitate the implementation of the Indian Child Welfare Act.
(3) The department shall ensure that the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act is observed in cases where a parent, legal custodian, or caregiver responsible for a child’s welfare, by virtue of his or her service, is unable to take custody of the child or appear before the court in person.
History.—s. 5, ch. 2006-86; s. 20, ch. 2012-116; s. 2, ch. 2020-65.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 39 - Proceedings Relating to Children
Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 39.001-39.0143)
39.001 - Purposes and intent; personnel standards and screening.
39.0014 - Responsibilities of public agencies.
39.00145 - Records concerning children.
39.00146 - Case record face sheet.
39.011 - Immunity from liability.
39.012 - Rules for implementation.
39.0121 - Specific rulemaking authority.
39.013 - Procedures and jurisdiction; right to counsel.
39.01304 - Early childhood court programs.
39.01305 - Appointment of an attorney for a dependent child with certain special needs.
39.0131 - Permanent mailing address designation.
39.0132 - Oaths, records, and confidential information.
39.0133 - Court and witness fees.
39.0134 - Appointed counsel; compensation.
39.0135 - Operations and Maintenance Trust Fund.
39.0136 - Time limitations; continuances.
39.0137 - Federal law; rulemaking authority.
39.01375 - Best interest determination for placement.
39.0138 - Criminal history and other records checks; limit on placement of a child.
39.0139 - Visitation or other contact; restrictions.
39.0141 - Missing children; report required.
39.0142 - Notifying law enforcement officers of parent or caregiver names.