Pautz v. T.H.

CROTHERS, Justice.

[¶ 1] K.H. appeals from a juvenile court permanency order extending placement of his daughter, T.H., in the custody and control of Barnes County Social Services until June 1, 2012. We reverse because the hearing to extend the permanency order was not held before the prior permanency order expired as required under N.D.C.C. § 27-20-36.

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[¶ 2] K.H. is the father and A.S. is the mother of T.H., and K.H. was granted custody of T.H. K.H. is married to G.H. and the couple resides in North Dakota. A.S. currently resides in South Dakota. T.H. was found a deprived child and since late…