G.P. v. Bessette

Petitioner, a juvenile, seeks a writ of habeas corpus alleging that she is being illegally detained. We agree and grant the petition.

Petitioner was adjudicated for aggravated assault and violation of probation on prior offenses of theft and burglary. On November 8, 2002, petitioner was sentenced to probation on condition that she complete a residential psychiatric program as designated by the Department of Children and Families (DCF). Under the belief that a bed would be immediately available, petitioner agreed, pending any new circumstances, to be held by the Department of Juvenile Justice…