IN RE CHARLICIA H.

Nos. S-11-450, S-11-451.

809 N.W.2d 274 (2012)

283 Neb. 362

In re Interest of CHARLICIA H., a child under 18 years of age. State of Nebraska, appellee, v. Charlicia H., appellee, and Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, appellant. In re Interest of Jauvier P., a child under 18 years of age. State of Nebraska, appellee, v. Jauvier P., appellee, and Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, appellant.

Supreme Court of Nebraska.

February 24, 2012.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jon C. Bruning , Attorney General, and John M. Baker , Special Assistant Attorney General, for appellant.

Donald W. Kleine , Douglas County Attorney, Cody Miltenberger , and Kailee Smith , Senior Certified Law Student, for appellee State of Nebraska.

HEAVICAN, C.J., CONNOLLY, STEPHAN, McCORMACK, and MILLER-LERMAN, JJ.


HEAVICAN, C.J.

INTRODUCTION

The sole question presented by this appeal is whether the juvenile court had the authority to discharge the Office of Juvenile Services (OJS) and instead place the juveniles at issue in the instant cases on probation. We conclude that the juvenile court does have such power and accordingly affirm.

BACKGROUND

The facts are undisputed. The juveniles in these two cases, Charlicia H. and Jauvier P., were both adjudicated...

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