In re Interest of Violet T.

The State filed a petition alleging that Violet was a minor child who came within the meaning of Neb. Rev. Stat. 43-247(3)(a) due to the faults and habits of her biological mother, Abigael. The State also filed a motion for a protective custody hearing. Abigael filed a motion to dismiss, arguing that although Violet was born in Nebraska, she had never actually lived in Nebraska. The juvenile court dismissed the petition, concluding that it lacked subject matter jurisdiction because Violet had lived in Iowa since her discharge from the hospital after she was born. The Supreme Court dismissed the State's appeal, holding that the juvenile court lacked subject matter jurisdiction in this case. View "In re Interest of Violet T." on Justia Law