People ex rel. D. L. E.

ERICKSON, Justice.

The principal question before us on appeal is whether the District Court of Mesa County erred in failing to adjudicate D. L. E. a dependent and neglected child pursuant to sections 19-l-103(20)(d) and (e), C.R. S.1973 (1978 Repl.Vol. 8). Because of D. L. E.’s continued refusal, on religious grounds, to take medication to control his epileptic condition, his life is in imminent danger. The Mesa County Department of Social Services has appealed the order of the district court and we reverse.

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As a result of brain damage occurring at birth, D. L. E. has experienced a series of…