In re D.D.P

The opinion of the court was delivered by Petitions seeking to have each of the minor siblings, D.D.P.,
Jr., T.P., and B.J.P., determined to be a child in need of care
were filed by the Shawnee County District Attorney's office on
information supplied by the Department of Social and
Rehabilitation Services (SRS). Two appeals were filed herein: (1)
The State appeals from the court's determination that the
court-appointed special advocate (CASA) is an interested party
under K.S.A. 1990 Supp. 38-1502(e); and (2) the children's
maternal grandfather appeals from a provision in the
reintegration plan adopted by the court which provides that he
and an adult daughter residing with him (the children's aunt)
must undergo psychological testing if the children and their
mother are to reside with them. The facts giving rise to the filing of the petitions and the
evidence on which the court determined the children to be in need
of care are not before us in these appeals. Physical abuse of the
children perpetrated by an individual other than the maternal
grandfather and the aunt who resides with him was the cause of
the proceedings being filed herein. Other facts will be stated as
necessary for the determination of the particular issues raised.