In Re JAS

228 P.3d 1119 (2010)

2010 MT 47

355 Mont. 302

In the Matter of J.A.S., A Youth in Need of Care.

No. DA 09-0593.

Supreme Court of Montana.

Submitted on Briefs February 23, 2010.

Decided March 16, 2010.

For Appellant: Elizabeth Thomas, PLLC; Missoula, Montana.

For Appellee: Hon. Steve Bullock, Montana Attorney General; Mark Mattioli, Assistant Attorney General, Helena, Montana, Ed Corrigan, Flathead County Attorney; Katie F. Schulz, Deputy County Attorney, Kalispell, Montana.

Chief Justice MIKE McGRATH delivered the Opinion of the Court.

¶ 1 This is an appeal by M.C., the birth mother of J.A.S., from the…