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12.941(e)

Order to Pick-Up Minor Child(ren)

Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective March 1, 2015

This form is an order that directs law enforcement to take a minor child or children into custody. It is used when a court needs to make a decision about who has the child(ren) and where they should be kept until a hearing can be held.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a party files an emergency motion asking the court to take custody of a minor child or children. The court uses it to make immediate orders regarding the child's location and care.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who files this form?
This form is based on an Emergency Verified Motion that can be filed by either the Petitioner or the Respondent. The court then issues the final order.
What does this order do?
The order directs sheriffs or other law enforcement officers to take the minor child(ren) into custody. It also sets up a date and time for a hearing.
Does this mean the child is taken away permanently?
No, the order states that the court intends for the child(ren) to appear at a hearing to determine who is entitled to lawful custody. Neither party should remove the child(ren) before that hearing.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect March 1, 2015.

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