State, Department of Health & Rehabilitative Services v. Hall

WIGGINTON, Judge.

The Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services has filed a petition for writ of certiorari seeking review of an order entered by the circuit court awarding attorney’s fees to appointed counsel to be paid by the state in a proceeding for termination of parental rights. The Department contends the order is in error as it is the county’s responsibility under these circumstances to pay attorney’s fees and costs pursuant to section 43.28, Florida Statutes (1991).1

Initially, we conclude that this particular issue should be reviewed by plenary appeal, as one from a final…