Department of Health & Welfare v. Doe

W. JONES, Justice.

I.NATURE OF CASE

Magistrate Judge Murray of the Third Judicial District terminated Jane Doe Ill’s (Appellant) parental rights to her children based on neglect, abandonment and the best interest of the children. Because we do not have jurisdiction to hear this case, we dismiss the appeal.

II.FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

After conducting a hearing on the matter, the magistrate court terminated Appellant’s parental rights on October 3, 2008. Appellant filed a motion for permissive appeal to this Court on October 17, 2008. On the same day, Appellant filed with the magistrate…