Department of Human Services v. D. M.

Mother appeals the juvenile court’s decision to continue to exercise jurisdiction over her two children, I and A. When jurisdiction was first established, mother stipulated to the allegation that she had, at times, failed to provide adequate supervision of the children. At a subsequent review hearing, the court concluded, over mother’s assertion to the contrary, that the condition underlying the stipulated allegation persisted. We reverse.

The parties agree on most of the legal principles involved in this case. The juvenile court has jurisdiction over a case “involving a person who is under 18…