In re J.J.P.

Mother appeals from a family court order that terminated her parental rights (TPR) to J.J.E at the initial disposition. She argues that the court erred by failing to vacate the merits determination — that J.J.E was a child in need of care and supervision (CHINS) — because the prosecutor had a conflict of interest. Without a merits determination, she maintains that the TPR order is invalid. Mother also claims that the TPR order is not supported by any evidence of current circumstances. We affirm.

Mother has eight children; J. J.E, the youngest child, is three years old. Mother’s seven other…