State, Department of Health & Rehabilitative Services v. Lancione

The Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services (HRS) appeals a final order of discharge, which was granted because of an alleged violation of the speedy trial rule contained in Florida Rule of Juvenile Procedure 8.180(a).

This case originated as a dependency proceeding under Chapter 39, Florida Statutes (1981). The child involved in these proceedings is three years old. She was taken into protective custody by the appellant (HRS) on January 6, 1982, and a petition for adjudication of dependency was later filed alleging that the child had been physically abused. An adjudicatory…