Lee v. Child Care Service Delaware County Institution District

OPINION OF THE COURT

ROBERTS, Justice.

In this appeal, appellants, as representatives of all those similarly situated, challenge the use of “placement agreements” by the Child Care Service of the Delaware County Institution District. Under these agreements parents consent to the transfer of the custody of their children to the Service. Appellants contend that these agreements are without statutory authorization and that their use violates the due process clause of the federal constitution.

The action from which this appeal arises was filed in equity. The chancellor, concluding that appellants…