In the Matter of Kw

2009 MT 274N

IN THE MATTER OF K.W.,

A Youth in Need of Care.

No. DA 09-0074

Supreme Court of Montana.

Submitted on Briefs: July 8, 2009.

Decided: August 17, 2009.

For Appellant: Jim Wheelis, Chief Appellate Defender, Joslyn Hunt, Assistant Appellate Defender, Helena, Montana

For Appellee: Hon. Steve Bullock, Montana Attorney General, Sheri K. Sprigg, Assistant Attorney General, Helena, Montana

Justice Patricia O. Cotter delivered the Opinion of the Court.

¶ 1 Pursuant to Section I, Paragraph 3(d)(v), Montana Supreme Court 1996 Internal Operating Rules, as amended in 2003, the following memorandum…