MW v. Davis, 729 So. 2d 481

ON MOTION FOR REHEARING AND CERTIFICATION

KLEIN, J.

We deny petitioner‘s motion for rehearing, but grant his motion for certification and certify the following question as one of great public importance:

IS A HEARING WHICH COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTIONS 39.407(4) AND 394.467(1), FLORIDA STATUTES, NECESSARY WHEN A COURT ORDERS THAT A CHILD BE PLACED IN A RESIDENTIAL FACILITY FOR MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT, WHERE THE CHILD HAS BEEN COMMITTED TO THE LEGAL CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, AND THE DEPARTMENT IS SEEKING RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT?

GUNTHER and GROSS, JJ., concur.

Case Details

Case Name: MW v. Davis

Court Name: District Court of Appeal of Florida

Date Published: Mar 24, 1999

Citations: 729 So. 2d 481; 1999 WL 157385; 98-3547

Docket Number: 98-3547

Court Abbreviation: Fla. Dist. Ct. App.