In Re the Custody of Maycelle D.

The mother of Maycelle D. appeals from an order of the District Court, Second Judicial District, Silver Bow County, modifying a dissolution of marriage decree to grant specific visitation rights to the father. We reverse in part and remand with instructions.

We consider two issues on this appeal:(1) The District Court interviewed the minor in chambers, and made a record of the interview. On its own motion, without a hearing, under Section 40-4-216(4), MCA, the District Court ordered the interview record sealed to protect the minor. The mother contends this is reversible error.(2) The District…