M.C. v. Greyeyes

OPINION

This matter came before the Court on a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. The District Court filed a response brief, to which a timely reply was received. The Respondent, through its legal counsel, responded in open court. On April 10, 2012, after hearing oral arguments, the Court denied the release of the Petitioner. A brief Order issued on the same day indicated that a more thorough Order explaining the reasons for the denial would be forthcoming. The Chief Justice originally dissented but now joins in the present Opinion. This is the more detailed Order.

I

The Petitioner is a minor…