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12.983(f)

Order on Motion for Scientific Paternity Testing

Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective March 1, 2015

This form is an official court order that grants permission for scientific testing to determine paternity. It sets out when and where the testing must happen and explains how the results will be used in court.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used after a party has filed a motion asking the court to order scientific paternity testing in a case involving children.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
This form is an order that is signed by the Circuit Judge after the court has heard the motion for testing.
What does this order do?
It officially grants the request for paternity testing and tells everyone involved when and where the testing must take place.
What happens if the test results are filed?
The court notes that test results are evidence, and if no one objects in writing by a certain time, the results can be used without further proof.

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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