G.P. v. Family Continuity Program

CANADY, Judge.

G.P. petitions for certiorari review of a shelter review order on the ground that he was denied the statutorily afforded opportunity to be heard and to present evidence at the shelter hearing. We treat G.P.’s petition as an appeal pursuant to Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.146. Because we conclude that G.P.’s challenge to the shelter order is well founded, we reverse the order.1

I. BACKGROUND

On November 21, 2003, a representative of the Pasco County Sheriffs Office filed an affidavit and petition for placement in shelter with respect to three children of G.P., the father,…