Alaska Supreme Court

M.t. (mother) v. State of Alaska Dhss, Ocs

February 24, 2023

Summary

The court affirmed the disposition order continuing OCS custody of Bishope, holding that the superior court properly declined to revisit the delayed review issue, correctly refused to enforce superseded placement agreements, and did not abuse its discretion by admitting the former therapist's testimony. It also upheld the findings that OCS had made sufficient active reunification efforts and that returning Bishope to Miranda's custody was likely to cause serious emotional or physical damage. No separate opinion is included in the case record.