S.H. v. Department of Health & Rehabilitative Services

ALTENBERND, Judge.

The parents, S.H. and N.H., appeal an order of dependency. We reverse because the trial court did not obtain a waiver of counsel on the record.

The Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services (HRS) filed a dependency petition for all three children in this family on July 30,1993. The allegations of the petition focused on a recent incident involving physical injury and possible abuse to the youngest child. On August 6, the mother appeared for arraignment pursuant to Florida Rule of Juvenile Procedure 8.315. When advised of her right to counsel, she asked for an…