In the Interests of T.M.C.

Knudson, J.:

Tamara M., the natural mother of T.M.C., A.M.C., and D.E.C., appeals from the order of the trial court denying *298her request to file an untimely appeal from the order terminating her parental rights. Tamara contends the trial court erred in concluding the principles stated in State v. Ortiz, 230 Kan. 733, 736, 640 P.2d 1255 (1982), which allow a criminal defendant to file a notice of appeal out of time are not applicable in a termination of parental rights proceeding. The Riley County Attorney agrees that the trial court erred.

We reverse and remand the trial court’s order denying…