Florida Child Welfare Hearings Exam
Questions and Answers
TPR Advisory Hearing - ANSWERS -Informs parties of their rights; appoints counsel for the
parties; and appoints a guardian ad litem for the child if not already appointed.
Occurs as soon as possible after all the parties are served with a copy of the petition and a
notice of the date, time, and location of the advisory hearing.
TPR Adjudicatory Hearing - ANSWERS -Considers the elements required for termination of
parental rights.
Within 45 days after the TPR advisory hearing
Order of Court Hearings - ANSWERS -Shelter
Arraignment
Adjudicatory
Disposition
Judicial Review
Permanency
Shelter Hearing - ANSWERS -Hearing that is held within 24 hours of removal. It establishes
probable cause reasonable grounds for removal exist and the provision of appropriate and
available services will not eliminate the need for placement.
Arraignment - ANSWERS -Provides parents or legal custodian with the opportunity to admit,
deny, or consent to findings of dependency alleged in the petition; occurs no later than 28 days
after the shelter hearing.
Questions and Answers
TPR Advisory Hearing - ANSWERS -Informs parties of their rights; appoints counsel for the
parties; and appoints a guardian ad litem for the child if not already appointed.
Occurs as soon as possible after all the parties are served with a copy of the petition and a
notice of the date, time, and location of the advisory hearing.
TPR Adjudicatory Hearing - ANSWERS -Considers the elements required for termination of
parental rights.
Within 45 days after the TPR advisory hearing
Order of Court Hearings - ANSWERS -Shelter
Arraignment
Adjudicatory
Disposition
Judicial Review
Permanency
Shelter Hearing - ANSWERS -Hearing that is held within 24 hours of removal. It establishes
probable cause reasonable grounds for removal exist and the provision of appropriate and
available services will not eliminate the need for placement.
Arraignment - ANSWERS -Provides parents or legal custodian with the opportunity to admit,
deny, or consent to findings of dependency alleged in the petition; occurs no later than 28 days
after the shelter hearing.
