The People of the State of South Dakota in the Interest of S.M.D.N and C.P.N., Minor Children and Concerning P.A.N., P.S. and the South Dakota Department of Social Services

Unified Judicial System

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA

IN THE INTEREST OF S.M.D.N AND

C.P.N., MINOR CHILDREN AND

CONCERNING P.A.N., P.S. AND THE

SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

[2004 SD 5]

South Dakota Supreme Court

Appeal from the Circuit Court of

The Fourth Judicial Circuit

Lawrence County, South Dakota

Hon. Timothy R. Johns, Judge

P.S.

Boise, Idaho

Pro se appellant.

LAWRENCE E. LONG

Attorney General

ANN HOLZHAUSER

Assistant Attorney General

Pierre, South Dakota

Attorneys for appellee state.

STACI REINDL

Lead, South Dakota

Attorney for appellees children.

Considered January 8, 2004

Opinion Filed…