Legal Opinion
J.H. v. Kirby
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Decided December 9, 2008No. 105,304PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
EDMONDSON, VCJ
T1 The issue in this case is whether a positive drug test alone supports the trial court's finding that appellants were in direct contempt of court. Upon certiorari previously granted, we answer in the negative. We vacate the Court of Appeals' decision, and reverse the trial court's order.
T2 The relevant facts are not in dispute. Appellants are the parents of three children who were adjudicated deprived and placed in the custody of the Department of Human Services in 2006, As part of their treatment and service plan for regaining custody, appellants agreed to be tested for the…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- In re Mental Health of D. B. W.Supreme Court of Oklahoma · 1980
- Fulreader v. StateSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1965
- State Ex Rel. Young v. WoodsonSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1974
- Gilbert v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Oklahoma · 1982
- Best v. EvansSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1956
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3Cited by3 opinions
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