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  • In re Interest of Thomas M.

    Filed on September 16, 2011
    282 Neb. 316, 803 N.W.2d 46
    SUMMARY: A juvenile court has the authority to hold DHHS in contempt for failure to comply with an order but must provide DHHS with reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard. 
    Thomas was adjudicated in April 2010 under N.R.S. 43-247 (1), (2), and (3)(b), for committing [...]

  • In re Interest of Gabriela H.

    Filed on July 23, 2010
    280 Neb. 284, 785 N.W.2d 843
    SUMMARY: Where a child has been adjudicated pursuant to N.R.S. 43-247(3)(a) and a permanency objective of adoption has been established, a juvenile court has authority under the juvenile code to order DHHS to accept a tendered relinquishment of parental rights.
    Gabriela H., DOB 9/97, was left at [...]

  • In re Interest of Jazzmine W.

    Filed on July 1, 2008
    Not designated for permanent publication
    A-08-076
    SUMMARY: Once the court establishes a guardianship, the responsibility and authority of DHHS no longer exists other than that related to subsidized guardianships. However, the court has continuing jurisdiction over the case even after appointment of guardianship. 
    On December 20, 2007, the court appointed Jazzmine’s aunt, Tammy, as [...]

  • In re Interest of Veronica H.

    Filed on September 29, 2006
    272 Neb. 370, 721 N.W.2d 651
    SUMMARY: Under § 43-285, the juvenile court has the authority to remove a case manager, “when after nearly a year of limited progress” the court ordered DHHS to “reassign th[e] case to an experienced case manager with demonstrated knowledge of incest cases and the needed treatment [...]