Cw v. State Dept. of Human Resources

This is an appeal of the trial court's order denying relief sought pursuant to Rule 60(b), Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure.

In July 1990, the Jefferson County Department of Human Resources (DHR) filed its petition in juvenile court, alleging that L.R., age three months, was dependent due to neglect and failure of the mother (C.L.W.) to provide adequate food, clothing, care, etc. Counsel was appointed and a shelter care hearing was held before a referee. The child was thereafter released to C.L.W., provided that C.L.W. meet certain conditions, and that DHR supervise custody. On August 28,…