Matter of NJW

253 N.W.2d 333 (1977)

In the Matter of the Dependency and Neglect of N. J. W., N. G. B. and K. F. B.

No. 11748.

Supreme Court of South Dakota.

Argued May 27, 1976.

Reassigned January 6, 1977.

Opinion May 13, 1977.

James R. McCurdy, Terry L. Pechota, Fort Thompson, for appellants Parents of N. J. W., N. G. B. and K. F. B.; William J. Janklow, Atty. Gen., on brief.

Janice C. Godtland, Asst. Atty. Gen., Pierre, for respondent State of South Dakota.

PORTER, Justice (on reassignment).

Appellants' children were taken into custody by the State Department of Social Services on August 13, 1974; two days later a…