Rule 8.201 - COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS(a)Commencement of Proceedings. Proceedings are commenced when: (1) an initial shelter petition is filed;(2) a petition alleging dependency is filed;(3) a petition for termination of parental rights is filed; or(4) a petition for an injunction to prevent child abuse under chapter 39, Florida Statutes, is filed.(5) a petition or affidavit for an order to take into custody is filed; or(6) any other petition authorized by chapter 39, Florida Statutes, is filed.(b)File to Be Opened. Upon commencement of any proceeding, the clerk must open a file and assign a case number.Amended effective 7/1/2023; amended by 46 Fla. L. Weekly S301, effective 1/1/2022; amended by 115 So.3d 286, effective 7/1/2013; amended by 101 So.3d 368, effective 10/11/2012; amended by 827 So.2d 219, effective 1/1/2003; amended by 725 So.2d 296, effective 10/1/1998; amended by 589 So.2d 818, effective 7/1/1991; added by 549 So.2d 663, effective 10/1/1989; amended by 462 So.2d 399, effective 1/1/1985; amended by 393 So.2d 1077, effective 1/1/1981.