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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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