State ex rel. Palmer v. Linn County

SNELL, Justice.

Johnson County appeals the determination of the district court that it is K.R.’s county of legal settlement and is liable for her care. Johnson County claims that the district court erred in not finding Linn County was the proper county of legal settlement. We affirm.

I. Background Facts and Proceedings

K.R. was born on November 15, 1975, and is autistic and mentally disabled. Her condition likely requires specialized care for the remainder of her life. Her mother, who had legal settlement in Linn County at all relevant times, maintained custody of K.R. until the fall of 1978.…