James v. Window Rock Family Court

OPINION

In this original proceeding filed on January 24, 2012, Petitioner Maurice James seeks a writ of mandamus or superintending control against the Window Rock Family Court due to the family court’s eight month inaction on James’ Petition for Termination of Parental Rights and Adaption of a Minor Child that was filed on May 3, 2011. Petitioner asks the Court to *44take whatever action this Court thinks appropriate, including compelling the family court to schedule a hearing or direct the matter to be heard by a different judge. We issue a writ of mandamus for the reasons set forth below.

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