The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title XLIII
DOMESTIC RELATIONS

Chapter 744
GUARDIANSHIP

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F.S. 744.1095

744.1095 Hearings.—At any hearing under this chapter, the alleged incapacitated person or the adjudicated ward has the right to:

(1) Remain silent and refuse to testify at the hearing. The person may not be held in contempt of court or otherwise penalized for refusing to testify. Refusal to testify may not be used as evidence of incapacity;

(2) Testify;

(3) Present evidence;

(4) Call witnesses;

(5) Confront and cross-examine all witnesses; and

(6) Have the hearing open or closed as she or he may choose.

History.—s. 13, ch. 89-96; s. 6, ch. 90-271; s. 1069, ch. 97-102.

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Amendments to 744.1095

Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 744.1095

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 744.1095.

Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases from cite.case.law:

SHEN, s h a v. PARKES,, 100 So. 3d 1189 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2012)

. . . See § 744.1095, Fla. . . .

In AMENDMENTS TO FLORIDA PROBATE RULES, 986 So. 2d 576 (Fla. 2008)

. . . . § 744.1095, Fla. Stat. Hearings. § 744.3085, Fla. Stat. Guardian advocates. Rule Reference Fla. . . .

In AMENDMENTS TO FLORIDA PROBATE RULES, 607 So. 2d 1306 (Fla. 1992)

. . . Statutory Reference § 744.1095, Fla.Stat. Hearings. . . .

In AMENDMENTS TO THE FLORIDA PROBATE RULES, 584 So. 2d 964 (Fla. 1991)

. . . Statutory Reference § 744.1095, Fla.Stat. Hearings. RULE 5.541. . . .