Legal Opinion · Dissent

In re A. B.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided June 19, 2019No. A19A0116Published

1DissentMcFadden, Presiding Judge

I respectfully dissent because we do not have jurisdiction. Appellant filed pro se notices of appeal while still represented by counsel, so her pro se filings are invalid, and we must dismiss the appeal. On remand the juvenile court must determine whether Appellant was denied her constitutional or statutory right to counsel and, if so, whether a remedy is available.

"It is well established that this [c]ourt has a solemn duty to inquire into our jurisdiction to review the errors enumerated on appeal, and it is a duty we do not take lightly." Ford v. Ford , 347 Ga. App. 233, 233, 818 S.E.2d 690…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. Lassiter v. Department of Social Servs. of Durham Cty.Supreme Court of the United States · 1981
  2. Tolbert v. TooleSupreme Court of Georgia · 2014
  3. Sanchez v. Walker County Department of Family & Children ServicesSupreme Court of Georgia · 1976
  4. In the Interest of B. R. F., a ChildSupreme Court of Georgia · 2016
  5. Jacobsen v. HaldiCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1993

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