Juvenile H. v. Crabtree

This case began with the deputy prosecuting attorney of Benton County filing a petition to adjudge Juvenile H., sixteen-years-old, in need of family services. On June 10, 1992, the Benton County Circuit/Chancery Court in Juvenile Division pursuant to Act 273 of 1989 placed H. in custody of the Department of Human Services because H. was in substantial risk of serious harm. The court amended its order on the same date wherein it appointed counsel for H. and provided H.’s pregnancy could not be terminated without an order of the court. H.’s counsel, who also is designated H.’s guardian ad…