Ingham County Department of Social Services v. Curry

Petitioner filed a petition in the Ingham County Probate Court alleging that respondents’ three children were within the jurisdiction of the juvenile division of the Ingham County Probate Court, pursuant to MCL 712A.2(b)(l), 712A.2(b)(2); MSA 27.3178(598.2)(b)(l), 27.3178(598.2)(b)(2). The claim of jurisdiction was based on allegations that the children were "without proper custody or guardianship” and that their home or environment was unfit because of the criminality of their parents. A jury trial was held to determine the issue of the probate court’s jurisdiction over the children. The…