Theresa S. v. Superintendent of Youth Development Center

The plaintiff, Theresa S., appeals the denial by the Superior Court {Goode, J.) of her petition for a writ of habeas corpus. We reverse and grant the writ.

The plaintiff has been adjudicated a “child in need of services” (CHINS) within the meaning of RSA 169-D:2, IV (Supp. 1983). As such, she has repeatedly appeared before the Manchester District Court for truancy and related contempt of court proceedings.

The instant dispute stems from an order of the Manchester District Court on November 20, 1984, remanding the plaintiff to the care of the Youth Development Center (YDC). The court ordered the…