In Re Interest of Britny S.

Irwin, Chief Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

Britny S. appeals from an order of the county court, sitting as a juvenile court, overruling her motion for absolute discharge. Britny’s motion for absolute discharge was made on the basis of an alleged denial of Britny’s statutory right to a prompt adjudication. Because we find that Britny’s statutory right to a prompt adjudication was violated, we reverse, and remand with directions.

II. BACKGROUND

1. Procedural History

On November 1, 2001, the State filed a petition seeking to adjudicate Britny as a juvenile within the meaning of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-247(1)…