In re M.V.

ZINTER, Justice.

[¶ 1.] A one-month old child was taken to the hospital in critical condition after the child’s father called emergency services. The father was caring for the child while the child’s mother was at work. Doctors determined that the child’s injuries were consistent with non-accidental trauma, and they reported the case as potential child abuse. The State took custody of the child and started an abuse and neglect proceeding. Months later, the child was adjudicated abused or neglected. Following a period of State supervision, the child was returned to his mother and the case was…