In the Interests of A.S.

Schroeder, J.:

The State appeals the denial of its motion to terminate the parental rights of R.S. (natural father) and E.S. (natural mother) as to their three children. R.S. and E.S. object to the State s appeal, claiming this court does not have jurisdiction. In response, the State claims K.S.A. 2014 Supp. 38-2273(a) provides it with jurisdiction to appeal. We find K.S.A. 2014 Supp. 38-2273(a) is a specific statute governing the right to appeal and does not provide the State authority to appeal the denial of its motion to terminate parental rights. With this determination, we decline to…