Case ID: so3d_148/html/0569-01.html
Source: Caselaw Access Project
Author: {"author": "HUGHES, J.,", "license": "Public Domain", "url": "https://static.case.law/"}
Date Created: 2024-08-24T03:29:51.129683

STATE in the Interest of M.M., et al.
    No. 2014-CJ-1852.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Sept. 8, 2014.
   In re McNeil, Eric; McNeil, Laurie;— Other(s); Applying For Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Livingston, 21st Judicial District Court Div. I, No. J — 13184; to the Court of Appeal, First Circuit, No. 2014 CW 1254.

Stay denied. Writ denied.

HUGHES, J.,

would grant the writ. Removal of children from their parents involves fundamental constitutional rights. Applicants are entitled to meaningful discovery as a matter of due process. Delayed access and disclosure if “not before the court” now, certainly invite scrutiny on appeal. Disclosure of three video tapes the day before trial is inexcusable and should be addressed.