Ewing v. State

*82OPINION

This is an appeal from a judgment of commitment to the Nevada Girls Training Center (NGTC). Appellant contends that the confinement of status offenders with juveniles convicted of criminal acts is unconstitutional. State ex rel. Harris v. Calendine, 233 S.E.2d 318 (W.Va. 1977). Because we hold that appellant’s commitment was unlawful under the laws of this state, we need not reach the constitutional issue.

The juvenile court’s commitment of appellant, and its exercise of jurisdiction over her were not authorized under the Juvenile Court Act, NRS Chapter 62.1

Appellant was adjudicated a…