Gordon v. Whitwell

Thompson, Justice.

This case is before the Court from an order dismissing a petition for a writ of prohibition brought by appellant Cathy Gordon against appellee Monroe County Juvenile Judge Sharon Whitwell. Because the trial court was correct in ruling that the writ does not lie, we affirm.

Based on allegations of mental instability, child neglect and abuse, a protective order was issued by Judge Whitwell on her own motion, placing Cathy Gordon’s three minor children in the protective custody of their maternal grandfather, and enjoining Gordon from further contact with the children.

After an…