Rights of victims; juvenile proceedings.
F.S. 985.036
in effect(1)
Nothing in this chapter prohibits:
(a)
The victim of the offense;
(b)
The victim’s parent or guardian if the victim is a minor;
(c)
The lawful representative of the victim or of the victim’s parent or guardian if the victim is a minor; or
(d)
The next of kin if the victim is a homicide victim,
from the right, upon request, to be informed of, to be present during, and to be heard at all stages of the proceedings involving the juvenile offender. A person enumerated in this section may not reveal to any outside party any confidential information obtained under this subsection regarding a case involving a juvenile offense, except as is reasonably necessary to pursue legal remedies.
(2)
A law enforcement agency may release a copy of the juvenile offense report to the victim of the offense. However, information gained by the victim under this chapter, including the next of kin of a homicide victim, regarding any case handled in juvenile court must not be revealed to any outside party, except as is reasonably necessary in pursuit of legal remedies.
Source: FL Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/Chapter985/AllFetched: 7/8/2026