In The Interest Of M. J., A Child (Mother)

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What the court decided

The issue in this case is whether the Juvenile Code's requirement for a preliminary protective hearing within 72 hours of a child's removal violates the mother's constitutional due process rights. The mother argues that she was not given notice or opportunity to be present at the hearing. This appeal is transferred to the Supreme Court because it involves the construction of the federal Constitution, which has been ruled upon by the juvenile court, and the Supreme Court has exclusive jurisdiction over such cases.