The Department intends to amend the definition of Children’s Legal Services in Rule 65C-35.001, F.A.C., Definitions.

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Family Safety and Preservation Program

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

65C-35.001Definitions

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Department intends to amend the definition of Children’s Legal Services in Rule 65C-35.001, F.A.C., Definitions.

SUMMARY: Children's Legal Services will be defined as “Department of Children and Families attorneys and attorneys from a contracted entity dedicated to representing the Department in Chapter 39 proceedings.”

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: The Department used a checklist to conduct an economic analysis and determine if there is an adverse impact or regulatory costs associated with this rule that exceeds the criteria in section 120.541(2)(a), F.S. Based upon this analysis, the Department has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 39.407(3)(g), FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 39.407(1), (2), (3), FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Jodi Abramowitz. Jodi can be reached at [phone] or [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

65C-35.001 Definitions

(1) through (6) No change.

(7) “Children’s Legal Services (CLS)” means Department of Children and Families attorneys or attorneys from a contracted entity dedicated to representing the Department in Chapter 39 proceedings. is a statewide law firm focusing on children’s issues within the Department of Children and Families.

(8) through (23) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 39.407(3)(g) FS. Law Implemented 39.407(1), (2), (3) FS. History–New 3-17-10.  Amended 4-20-17,___.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Rebecca Kapusta

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Mike Carroll

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: April 10, 2017

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: April 24, 2017