(1) If a law enforcement officer has an interaction with a parent or caregiver as described in this section and the interaction results in the officer having concern about a child’s health, safety, or well-being, the officer shall report relevant details of the interaction to the central abuse hotline immediately after the interaction even if the requirements of s. 39.201, relating to a person having actual knowledge or suspicion of abuse, abandonment, or neglect, are not met.
(2) The central abuse hotline shall provide any relevant information to:
(a) The child protective investigator, if the parent or caregiver is the subject of a child protective investigation; or
(b) The child’s case manager and the attorney representing the department, if the parent or caregiver has a child under judicial supervision after an adjudication of dependency.
History.—s. 3, ch. 2020-40.
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.