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§ 985.512 — Florida Law | CourtGPT
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§ 985.512

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985.512 Powers with respect to certain children.—In carrying out the provisions of this chapter, the court may order the parent or legal guardian of a child adjudicated dependent, a child in need of services, or a delinquent child to attend a course of instruction in parenting skills, to accept counseling, or to receive other assistance from any agency in the community which notifies the clerk of the court of the availability of its services. Where appropriate, the court shall order both parents or guardians to receive such parental assistance.History.—s. 38, ch. 94-209; s. 12, ch. 97-238; s. 64, ch. 2006-120.Note.—Former s. 39.0476; s. 985.204.