Department of Human Services v. L. E.

In this dependency case, mother appeals from a judgment of the juvenile court assuming jurisdiction over her four-year-old son N pursuant to ORS 419B.100(1)(c),1 based on findings that “mother physically abused the child’s sibling” and “mother’s erratic behaviors interfere with her ability to safely parent” N. While mother’s appeal was pending, the juvenile court dismissed jurisdiction and terminated the wardship. For the reasons explained below, we dismiss the appeal as moot.

An appeal is moot when a decision on the main issue in controversy will no longer have a practical effect on the…