In Re JC

82 P.3d 900 (2003)

2003 MT 369

In re the Matter of J.C., Jr., and R.B., Youths in Need of Care.

No. 03-333.

Supreme Court of Montana.

Submitted on Briefs November 20, 2003.

Decided December 24, 2003.

For Appellant: Cynthia K. Thornton, Miles City, Montana.

For Respondent: Mike McGrath, Attorney General; Tammy K. Plubell and Garry P. Bunke, Assistant Attorneys General, Helena, Montana (State), Janette K. Jones, Krutzfeldt & Jones, Miles City, Montana (Guardian ad litem), S. Kim Taylor, Lucas & Tonn, Miles City, Montana (Father of R.B.), John Houtz, Forsyth, Montana (Father of J.C., Jr.).

Justice JOHN…