Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure
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8.725 Petition
(a) Contents of Petition.
(1) The petition shall allege sufficient facts showing
grounds for appointment of a guardian advocate
based upon applicable law.
(2) The petition shall contain allegations as to the
identity and residence of the parents or custodians,
if
known.
(3) The petition shall identify the age, sex, and
name of the child. Two or more children may be the
subject
of the same petition.
(b) Voluntary Dismissal. The petitioner without
leave of the court, at any time prior to the entry of
the order, may request a voluntary dismissal of the
petition
by serving a notice of request for dismissal on
all parties or, if during a hearing, by so stating on the
record. The petition shall be dismissed and the court
loses jurisdiction unless another party adopts the petition
within 48 hours. Unless otherwise
stated, the
dismissal shall be without prejudice.
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