In re B.D.
In re B.D., 2024 UT App 104 (Harris, J.)
Child Welfare
Child made allegations of abuse against Father and stated he did not want to live with Father. Based on these allegations and Child’s threats of self-harm, the juvenile court adjudicated Child dependent as to Father. The Court of Appeals reversed, holding:
- Child’s ongoing need for psychiatric care and threats of self-harm did not make him dependent, and Father did not waive his right to contest the juvenile court’s dependency adjudication.
- Practice Tips:
- “Proper care” is a fact-specific inquiry.
- Even before a child is adjudicated, a juvenile court has limited and temporary jurisdiction over a child once a petition alleging abuse, neglect, or dependency has been filed.
