Florida Statutes
Chapter 39 - Proceedings Relating to Children
Part XI - Guardians Ad Litem and Guardian Advocates (Ss. 39.820-39.8298)

39.820 - Definitions. - (1) “Guardian ad litem” as referred to in any civil...

39.821 - Qualifications of guardians ad litem. - (1) Because of the special trust or responsibility placed in...

39.822 - Appointment of guardian ad litem for abused, abandoned, or neglected child. - (1) A guardian ad litem shall be appointed by the...

39.823 - Guardian advocates for drug dependent newborns. - History.—s. 2, ch. 89-345; s. 104, ch. 98-403; s. 19,...

39.824 - Jurisdiction. - History.—s. 2, ch. 89-345; s. 105, ch. 98-403; s. 21,...

39.825 - Petition for appointment of a guardian advocate. - History.—s. 2, ch. 89-345; s. 72, ch. 97-103; s. 106,...

39.826 - Process and service. - (1) Personal appearance of a person in a hearing before...

39.827 - Hearing for appointment of a guardian advocate. - (1) When a petition for appointment of a guardian advocate...

39.828 - Grounds for appointment of a guardian advocate. - (1) The court shall appoint the person named in the...

39.829 - Powers and duties of guardian advocate. - History.—s. 2, ch. 89-345; s. 110, ch. 98-403. Note.—Former s....

39.8295 - Review and removal of guardian advocate. - (1) At the end of the initial 1-year appointment, the...

39.8296 - Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Office; legislative findings and intent; creation; appointment of executive director; duties of office. - (1) LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT.— (a) The Legislature finds that...

39.8297 - County funding for guardian ad litem employees. - (1) A county and the executive director of the Statewide...

39.8298 - Guardian Ad Litem direct-support organization. - (1) AUTHORITY.—The Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Office created under s....