Matter of JJS

577 P.2d 378 (1978)

In the Matter of Inquiry into J.J.S., youth in need of care.

No. 13922.

Supreme Court of Montana.

Decided April 5, 1978.

Submitted March 7, 1978.

John R. Prater argued, Terry, for appellant.

V.G. Koch, County Atty., Sidney, Richard G. Phillips, Deputy County Atty., argued, Sidney, Thomas H. Mahan, Helena, for respondent.

HASWELL, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal by the natural parents of a minor child from a judgment of the District Court, Richland County. In the judgment, permanent custody of the child with the right to consent to adoption was awarded to the Department of Social &…