[Glenmerle]

Can anyone tell me why Governor Bush has to request permission from Greer before he acts? I don't mean that as a rhetorical question--I really want to know. Probably someone has already answered this question, but I can't find it. I don't understand how Bush, the governor, is subordinate to a judge. And another question: doesn't the DCF act first, then go through the legal loopholes? Has that agency ever before waited for permission from a judge? I'm trying to catch up here--what am I missing?

[xzins]

It sounded to me like the governor listened to the news conference that Jeb Bush had yesterday and struck first: barring DCF from getting involved.

[sola_fide]

I'm no expert, but technically I think you're right. DCF can act without prior court approval, but according to the law in FL they do have to go to court within 24 hrs of taking someone into protective custody. I think Gov. Bush was looking for some cover here. Also, if he took her into protective custody and 24 hours later Greer ruled against him, he wouldn't have achieved much.