In re O.A. CA4/2
Opinion
Opinion
INTRODUCTION
In this consolidated appeal, appellant April A. (mother) appeals three orders: (1)
jurisdiction and disposition orders on June 11, 2013, made regarding mother’s daughter,
O.A., born in 2000; (2) an order on October 15, 2013, partially denying mother’s
modification petition; and (3) a permanent placement review (PPR) order on February 28,
2014. Mother and O.A.’s father1 have been incarcerated since O.A. was four years old.
O.A. has never had any visitation with mother.
In mother’s first appeal, mother contends there was insufficient evidence to
support the juvenile court’s order authorizing administration of psychotropic medication
to O.A. Mother also argues the juvenile court erred in denying her in-prison visitation.
In mother’s second appeal, mother contends the juvenile court erred in partially denying
her modification petition and denying her request that her friend, F.S., be assessed for
placement. In mother’s third appeal, mother argues the juvenile court erred in denying
conjoint therapy; denying visitation and contact with O.A. unless O.A. requests it;
authorizing psychotropic drugs for O.A.; and finding there was not a qualified…