In the Interest of L.C.W.

Greene, J.:

The State appeals the district court’s reversal of the district magistrate judge’s finding that L.C.W. was a child in need of care under K.S.A. 2008 Supp. 38-2202(d)(2), arguing the district court erred in applying an erroneous standard of review and in ignoring or discounting evidence that adequately supported the magistrate judge’s finding. We disagree and affirm the district court.

Factual and Procedural Background

The State was prompted to file its child in need of care petition by the paternal grandmother’s concern that L.C.W.’s natural parents were not providing a safe…