In Re Campbell

This cause came on to be heard upon an appeal from the Court of Common Pleas of Butler County.

James Ernest Campbell, Jr. (“James, Jr.”) was born on January 18, 1983 to Lydia and James E. Campbell. Nine days later, appellee Butler County Welfare Department (“welfare department”) filed a complaint which alleged that James, Jr. was a dependent child and requested permanent custody.

A single hearing was held on March 10, 1983 at which all parties were represented by counsel; and, the trial court, at the close of the appellant’s evidence, held that James, Jr. was a dependent child, granted the…