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Fla. Stat. § 985.512 — Powers with respect to certain children

Current through 2025 Florida Statutes

Part of Part VIII: Authority of the Courtover Parents or Guardians, Florida Statutes.

Full text of Fla. Stat. § 985.512

Statutory text current through the 2025 Florida Statutes. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Florida.

Fla. Stat. § 985.512Primary source, current through the 2025 Florida Statutes
In carrying out the provisions of this chapter, the court may order the parent or legal guardian of a child adjudicated dependent, a child in need of services, or a delinquent child to attend a course of instruction in parenting skills, to accept counseling, or to receive other assistance from any agency in the community which notifies the clerk of the court of the availability of its services. Where appropriate, the court shall order both parents or guardians to receive such parental assistance.

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