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J.D.L. v. W.J.J.
Citations: 54 So. 3d 603; 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 1972; 2011 WL 553586Docket: No. 5D10-1850
Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; February 16, 2011; Florida; State Appellate Court
J.D.L. appeals the termination of her parental rights, challenging the absence of a complete record for appellate review due to the lack of a court reporter during the trial proceedings. As an indigent defendant, she is entitled to a sufficient record under Florida Rule of Juvenile Procedure 8.255(g). The absence of an adequate transcript necessitates the reversal of the trial court’s order and a remand for a new trial. The appellate court cites M.T. v. Dep’t of Health, Rehabilitative Servs. as precedent. The decision is reversed and remanded, with Judges Orfinger, Torpy, and Jacobus concurring.