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1997 Florida Code
TITLE V JUDICIAL BRANCH
Chapter 39 Proceedings Relating To Children  
PART IV TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS (ss. 39.459-39.475)
39.46   Procedures and jurisdiction.

39.46  Procedures and jurisdiction.--

(1)  All procedures, including petitions, pleadings, subpoenas, summonses, and hearings, in termination of parental rights proceedings shall be according to the Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure unless otherwise provided by law.

(2)  The circuit court shall have exclusive original jurisdiction of a proceeding involving termination of parental rights.

History.--s. 9, ch. 87-289.

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