People Ex Rel. Devine v. Tiara

The State brings the instant appeal from a circuit court order dismissing without prejudice its petition for adjudication of wardship of Tiona W, a minor. For the reasons that follow, we dismiss the appeal for lack of jurisdiction.

On September 25, 2001, the State filed a petition for adjudication of wardship of Tiona W, naming Tiara W. and Nathaniell P. as respondents. In its petition, the State alleged that Tiona W was born on January 22, 2001, with “special medical needs” and that her mother, Tiara W, had failed to consistently visit her in the hospital or to complete necessary medical…