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DCF v. G.M.

No. 5D02-1118.

816 So.2d 830 (2002)

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, Petitioner, v. G.M. and J.J., Parents of L.B., a Child, Respondents.

District Court of Appeal of Florida, Fifth District.

May 22, 2002.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Charles D. Peters, Orlando, for Petitioner.

Joanna Markman, Attorney Ad Litem, Orlando, for L.B., a Child.

No Appearance for Respondents.

Honorable Renee A. Roche, Orlando, for the Court.

PER CURIAM.

The Department of Children & Family Services (DCF) seeks emergency certiorari review of the trial court's order that refused to authorize a medical procedure. L.B. was declared dependent and is currently in foster care. In its motion, DCF asked for a court order to allow her to "have surgery to remove a cyst located under her chin."

DCF takes the position that a court order is needed under the relevant statutes because surgery is involved,...

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