In re Jane Doe 1

I respectfully dissent from the majority decision because I believe that this court has missed its first (and now maybe only) opportunity to reconcile conflicting decisions and interpretations from various district courts of appeals on the serious question presented. It goes without argument, of course, that one of this court’s primary responsibilities is to settle conflicts between the districts and to set guidelines for the bench and bar on matters of great general interest and statewide concern. The matter before us is just such an issue.

While some would like to make this case one of…