State Ex Rel. Roach v. Roth

*638LINDE, J.

At the opening of a criminal trial for sexual abuse, the defense moved for an order allowing the defense to interview the alleged victim, a minor in the custody of the Children’s Sérvices Division. After being advised of the objections of the caseworker and hearing arguments of counsel, the circuit court allowed the motion and issued an order addressed to Children’s Protective Services.1 Subsequently the circuit court denied a motion by Children’s Services Division to vacate the previous order. The state, on relation of the division’s administrator, then obtained an alternative writ…