H.M. v. Greyeyes

Opinion delivered by

FERGUSON, Acting Chief Justice.

This case concerns the procedure and scope of a writ of habeas corpus in juvenile cases. We previously released the child from detention, and now issue this opinion to explain that decision and the procedures and scope of relief for a juvenile habeas corpus petition.

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The child in this case is the subject of consolidated child in need of supervision (CHINS) and delinquency cases pending in the Crownpoint Family Court. Navajo Nation Division of Social Services (Social Services) took her into custody from her legal guardian on June 3, 2004.…