Kyle S. v. State, Dept. of Health & Social Services, Office of Children's Services

OPINION

FABE, Chief Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Kyle S. appeals the superior court's decision adjudicating his teenage daughter Jane a child in need of aid. 1 Jane was taken into State custody when she was 15 years old, after she reported being physically abused by her stepmother. The superior court based its adjudication decision on Jane's propensity to run away; it made no findings about either Kyle or his wife. At the time of the adjudication hearing, Jane was also involved with the Division of Juvenile Justice because of several criminal charges. Kyle challenges the court's adjudication…