The Appellate Group

In re N.E.

In re N.E., 2026 UT App 24 (Christiansen Forster, J.)(amended opinion)

Child Welfare

The Utah Court of Appeals held:

  • In an amended opinion, the Court added footnote 3, clarifying that it had jurisdiction even though there was no change in the child’s permanent status. 
  • Practice tip: Determining whether a juvenile court’s order is final turns on the substance and effect of the order. 

Read the full court opinion