Burks v. Arkansas Department of Human Services

TERRY Crabtree, Judge.

The appellants, Larry and Donna Burks, appeal from an order from the Sebastian County Chancery Court, in which the court terminated their parental rights. Larry and Donna are separate appellants in this case. Appellants argue on appeal that the appellee, Arkansas Department of Human Services (“DHS”), did not meet its burden of proof, and that DHS was required, but failed to submit, expert testimony pursuant to the Indian Child Welfare Act. We find no error, and affirm.

On September 20, 1996, the appellee filed a petition for emergency custody of Joseph Burks, born January…