J.L. v. G.M.

We grant certiorari review of two orders that allowed nonparties to intervene in a dependency proceeding. After the petition for dependency was filed by the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services,1 the trial court granted motions to intervene filed by the child’s maternal grandmother and maternal aunt and uncle.

We have certiorari jurisdiction to review such orders because they pose a risk of irreparable harm to both the parents and the children. This could arise not only from interference with petitioners’ parental rights, but also with the actions deemed necessary by the Department…