IN RE D.M.

2971412.

738 So.2d 898 (1999)

In the Matter of D.M.

Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama.

June 25, 1999.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Nancy S. Jones, Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.

Ronald J. Williams, Legal Aid Society of Birmingham, Inc., Bessemer, for D.M.

Paula F. Lampkin, Bessemer, guardian ad litem.


BEATTY, Retired Justice.

The Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (the "Department") appeals from an order directing it to use its funds to pay for D.M.'s placement in a specialized residential treatment facility. We reverse and remand.

On or about March 23, 1998, J.M. filed a petition with the Jefferson County Juvenile Court, Bessemer Division, asking the court to commit her minor son, D.M., to the custody and care of the Department...

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