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            2010 Juvenile Law Case Summaries

            Janet Mason
             

            Legal Summaries

            Permanency Planning Hearing in Dependency Case
            Abstract: 

            In re D.Y.,___ N.C.App.___, ___ S.E.2d ___ (1/19/10).

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            Permanency Planning Order: Delays in Conducting Hearings
            Abstract: 

            In re E.K., ___ N.C. App. ___, ___ S.E.2d ___ (2/2/10).

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            Neglect and Dependency: Terminating Jurisdiction vs. Closing the Case
            Abstract: 

            In re S.T.P.,___ N.C. App. ___, ___S.E.2d ___(2/16/10).

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            Termination of Parental Rights: Notice of Appeal; Best Interest Determination
            Abstract: 

            In re E.M., ___ N.C. App. ___, ___ S.E.2d ___ (3/2/10).

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            Abuse and Neglect: Responsible Individuals List Unconstitutional
            Abstract: 

            In re W.B.M., ___ N.C. App. ___, ___ S.E.2d ___ (3/2/10).

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            Evidence of “Substantiation” by DSS; Sufficiency of Evidence
            Abstract: 

            None of the opinions in juvenile cases filed by the court of appeals on March 16, 2010, were published opinions.

            On March 12, 2010, the North Carolina Supreme Court affirmed per curiam two decisions of the court of appeals that were summarized earlier:

             

            • In re S.C.H., ___ N.C. ___, ___ S.E.2d ___ (3/12/10), affirming per curiam___ N.C. App. ___, 682 S.E.2d 469 (9/15/09)

             

            • State v. Giddens, ___ N.C. ___, ___ S.E.2d ___ (3/12/10), affirming per curiam___ N.C. App. ___, 681 S.E.2d 504 (8/18/09)
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            Termination of Parental Rights: Notice of Appeal; Recusal
            Abstract: 

            In re D.R.F., ___ N.C. App. ___, ___ S.E.2d ___ (5/18/10).

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            Neglect: Sufficiency of Findings; Dispositional Provisions
            Abstract: 

            In re W.V., ___ N.C. App. ___, ___ S.E.2d ___ (June 1, 2010).

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            TPR: Appointment of Guardian ad Litem for Parent Respondent
            Abstract: 

            In re A.R.D., ___ N.C. App. ___, ___ S.E.2d ___ (June 15, 2010)

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            Termination of Parental Rights: Petition for Certiorari
            Abstract: 

            In re S.N.W., ___ N.C. App. ___, ___ S.E.2d ___ (6/15/10).

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            Juvenile Delinquency Case: June 16, 2010
            Abstract: 

            In re D.S., ___ N.C. ___ (June 16, 2010), reversing___ N.C. App. ___, 682 S.E.2d 709 (June 16, 2009).
            In re D.L.H., ___ N.C. ___ (June 16, 2010), reversing___ N.C. App. ___, 679S.E.2d 449(July 21, 2009).

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            Termination of Parental Rights and Juvenile Delinquency: July 6, 2010
            Abstract: 

            Multiple cases involving termination of parental rights:

            In re J.H.K., ___ N.C. App. ___, ___S.E.2d ___(7/6/10).

            In re A.J.M.P., ___ N.C. App. ___, ___S.E.2d ___(7/6/10).

            In re Y.Y.E.T., ___ N.C. App. ___, __S.E.2d ___(7/6/10).

            In re L.I., ___ N.C. App. ___, ___S.E.2d ___(7/6/10).

            In re J.C., ___ N.C. App. ___, ___S.E.2d___(7/6/10).

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            Juvenile Law Cases: Putative Father’s Consent in Adoption; Interpretation of Significant Danger in Child Neglect
            Abstract: 

            Two cases decided by the NC Court of Appeals:

            In re H.N.D., ___ N.C. App. ___, ___ S.E.2d ___ (7/20/10).

            In re Adoption of K.A.R., ___ N.C. App. ___, ___ S.E.2d ___ (7/20/10).

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            Juvenile Law Cases: Putative Father’s Consent in Adoption; Interpretation of Significant Danger in Child Neglect
            Abstract: 

            Two cases decided by the NC Court of Appeals:

            In re H.N.D., ___ N.C. App. ___, ___ S.E.2d ___ (7/20/10).

            In re Adoption of K.A.R., ___ N.C. App. ___, ___ S.E.2d ___ (7/20/10).

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            Juvenile Law cases: Statutory Timeline for Filing Petitions; Notice of Appeal
            Abstract: 

            Two cases decided by the NC Court of Appeals, dated July 6, 2010, and August 3, 2010:

            • In re D.W.C., ___ N.C. App. ___, ___ S.E.2d ___ 7/6/10).

            • In re J.A.G., ___ N.C. App. ___, ___ S.E.2d ___ (8/3/10).

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            Juvenile Law cases: Statutory Timeline for Filing Petitions; Notice of Appeal
            Abstract: 

            Two cases decided by the NC Court of Appeals, dated July 6, 2010, and August 3, 2010:

            • In re D.W.C., ___ N.C. App. ___, ___ S.E.2d ___ 7/6/10).

            • In re J.A.G., ___ N.C. App. ___, ___ S.E.2d ___ (8/3/10).

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            Juvenile Law Cases: Crime Against Nature; Claim of Ineffective Assistance
            Abstract: 

            Two cases decided by the NC Court of Appeals:

            • In re K.J.L., ___ N.C. App. ___, ___ S.E.2d ___ (8/17/10).

            • In re R.N., ___ N.C. App. ___, ___ S.E.2d ___ (8/17/10).

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            Juvenile Law Cases: Permanency Planning; Best interest factors and GAL
            Abstract: 

            Two cases decided by the NC Court of Appeals:

            • In re P.O., ___ N.C. App. ___, ___ S.E.2d ___ (9/7/10).

            • In re S.R., ___ N.C. App. ___,___ S.E.2d ___ (9/7/10).

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            Juvenile Law Case: Requirement of Miranda Warning
            Abstract: 

            Case decided by the NC Court of Appeals:

            • In Re K.D.L.,__ N.C. App. __, __ S.E.2d __ (Oct. 19, 2010).
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            Juvenile Law Cases: Violation of Probation; Age in Appeal Process; Public Official Immunity
            Abstract: 

            Three cases decided by the NC Court of Appeals:

            • In re S.B., ___ N.C. App. ___, ___ S.E.2d ___ (Nov. 2, 2010).

            • In re B.G., ___ N.C. App. ___, ___ S.E.2d ___ (Nov. 2, 2010).

            • Hunter v. Transylvania County DSS, ___ N.C. App. ___, ___ S.E.2d ___ (Nov. 2, 2010).

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            Juvenile Law Cases: Permanency Planning; CCJEA Requirements; Sufficiency of Evidence
            Abstract: 

            Three cases decided by the NC Court of Appeals:

            • In re T.R.M.,___ N.C. App. ___, ___ S.E.2d ___ (Nov. 16, 2010).

            • In re K.U.-S.G., ___ N.C. App. ___, ___ S.E.2d ___ (Nov. 16, 2010).

            • In re D.J.E.L., ___ N.C. App. ___, ___ S.E.2d ___ (Nov. 16, 2010).

             

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            Juvenile Law Cases: Fifth Amendment Privilege; Expert Opinion Testimony
            Abstract: 

            Various published and unpublished decisions made by the NC Court of Appeals.

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            Juvenile Law Cases: Substantial Risk of Harm; Guardian ad Litem
            Abstract: 

            Two cases decided by the NC Court of Appeals:

            • In re H.N.D, ___ N.C. ___, ___ S.E.2d ___ (2010).

            • In re A.R.D., ___ N.C. ___, ___ S.E.2d ___ (2010).

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            Juvenile Law Cases: Adoption by Domestic Partner; Non-Support
            Abstract: 

            A variety of cases -- one on the 20th, two on the 21st -- decided by the NC Court of Appeals.

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