In re Josiah M. CA2/3

INTRODUCTION

J.M. (mother) appeals from the juvenile court’s disposition order declaring her son Josiah M. a dependent of the court. Mother contends insufficient evidence supports the court’s jurisdiction finding based on the parents’ history of domestic violence.1 After mother appealed, the court terminated jurisdiction and awarded her sole physical custody of Josiah. Because we cannot provide mother any effective relief, we dismiss her appeal as moot.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Mother and father have one child together, Josiah, who was born in January 2020. According to some of Josiah’s grandparents, mother and father have a toxic relationship, with a history of domestic violence. In early October 2021, the Department of Children and Family Services (Department) received two referrals alleging mother and father engaged in domestic violence in front of Josiah. Mother and Josiah’s maternal grandmother were arguing with father over the parents’ finances. Father became upset and threw an object at mother, hitting her. Mother called the police, and father fled. When the police arrived, mother refused to let them interview the maternal grandmother about the incident. Mother…