Amendment to Florida Rule of Juvenile Procedure 8.100(a)

Trial judges in several circuits have petitioned this Court to amend Florida Rules of Court to permit juveniles to attend detention hearings via audiovideo device. We have jurisdiction. Art. V, § 2(a), Fla. Const.

Florida Rule of Juvenile Procedure 8.010 provides that no child may be placed in detention without a hearing where probable cause and the need for detention are determined:

RULE 8.010 DETENTION HEARING(a) When Required. No detention order provided for in rule 8.013 shall be entered without a hearing at which all parties shall have an opportunity to be heard on the necessity for the…