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No. 22-0419
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IN THE INTEREST OF J.N., L.N., K.N., AND M.N., CHILDREN

Oral argument was held on March 23, 2023. The Court issued an opinion resolving the case on June 9, 2023. File Closed

Opinion

June 9, 2023

Busby
Hecht
Lehrmann
Boyd
Devine
Blacklock
Bland
Huddle

Justice Busby delivered the opinion of the Court. PDF

 

Court of Appeals

Appellate District:5th Court of Appeals
Outcome Below:Affirmed
COA Docket No.:05-20-00695-CV
Opinion Author:Honorable Amanda Lea Reichek

Trial Court

Trial Court:302nd District Court
County:Dallas
Trial Judge:Honorable Sandra Jackson
Trial Docket:DF-17-19715

Entries on SCOTX Orders Lists

Docket Entries

Date Event Outcome  
2023-07-26 Mandate issued  
2023-06-09 Opinion issued   Court of Appeals' judgment reversed; cause remanded to trial court
2023-06-09 Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of record Issued
  This case was awaiting the Court's decision after oral argument between April 10, 2023 and June 9, 2023.  
2023-04-10 Post submission brief filed (Petitioner)  
2023-03-23 Oral argument  
2023-03-22 Submission Schedule
2023-03-22 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Respondent)  
2023-03-21 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2023-03-20 Letter Filed  
2023-03-20 Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.   Denied
2023-03-17 Call received  
2023-03-14 Electronic communication sent to Party  
2023-03-14 Miscellaneous Motion  
2023-03-09 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2023-02-28 Call received  
2023-02-27 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2023-02-27 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2023-02-27 Letter Filed  
2023-02-24 Petition for Review disposed Filing granted
2023-02-24 Petition for Review granted
2023-02-24 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
2023-01-24 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2023-01-24 Reply Brief (Petitioner)  
2023-01-13 Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.   Filing granted
2023-01-13 Motion to Withdraw Filed  
2023-01-09 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2022-12-19 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
2022-11-18 Brief on the Merits Requested  
2022-10-27 Reply to Response to Petition filed (Petitioner)  
2022-10-17 Appendix Filed (Respondent)  
2022-10-17 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
2022-09-30 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposed   Filing granted
2022-09-30 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  
2022-09-22 Letter Filed  
2022-09-02 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
2022-08-05 Call received  
2022-08-02 Case forwarded to Court
2022-08-01 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2022-07-28 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2022-07-28 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2022-07-28 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2022-07-28 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2022-07-18 Response Waiver filed  
2022-06-29 Electronic communication sent to Party  
2022-06-29 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2022-06-28 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2022-06-28 Petition for Review (Petitioner)  
2022-06-28 Call received  
2022-06-24 Call received  
2022-06-21 Notice of Appearance  
2022-06-21 Call received  
2022-06-20 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2022-06-20 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2022-06-20 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2022-06-20 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2022-06-20 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2022-06-20 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2022-06-17 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2022-06-17 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2022-06-16 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2022-06-16 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2022-06-16 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2022-06-16 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2022-06-14 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
2022-05-26 Call received  
2022-05-26 Electronic communication received from Party  
2022-05-26 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2022-05-25 Court reporter/recorder's record
2022-05-25 Clerk's Record
2022-05-25 Clerk's Record
2022-05-25 Clerk's Record
2022-05-25 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2022-05-25 Electronic communication sent to Party  

Parties

Party Counsel Role
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TEXAS
Mr. Deterrean S. Gamble
Mr. Michael Moore
Mr. Matthew A. Deal
Respondent
Newton, Michelle
Ryan A. Shores
Jacob M. Coate
Carter Gantt
Mr. Samuel W. Cooper
Petitioner
The State of Texas
Ms. Lanora Pettit
Honorable John Coleman Creuzot
Respondent
Newton, John
Ms. Tomekia Lakiesha Lee-Chaney
Respondent

Amici Curiae

Amicus Curiae Counsel
State of Texas
Ms. Natalie D. Thompson
Mr. Bill Davis
Mr. Brent Webster
Mr. Judd E. Stone II
Atty. Gen. W. Kenneth Paxton Jr.
Texas Advocacy Project, Inc.
Mr. Zachary Stone
Ms. Cynthia Emesibe
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