In re Thomas

Francis E. Sweeney, Sr., J.

*90{¶ 1} These appeals were presented for oral argument before this court on two separate dates. We have determined that the issue of law is the same in both cases, and therefore have consolidated them for disposition in this single opinion. We affirm in both cases.

I. Facts

A. In re Burford, Case Nos. 2002-0892 and 2002-0894

{¶ 2} On August 12, 1997, juvenile April Burford was adjudicated delinquent for gross sexual imposition. After her disposition hearing on September 16,1997, the court committed her to the Ohio Department of Youth Services (“DYS”) for a minimum period…