Staff reviewed
TANUK S. (A MINOR) V. STATE OF ALASKA, DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES, OFFICE OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES, NATIVE VILLAGE OF HOOPER BAY, AND JENNY S
— STAFF
We hold that a child's objection under CINA Rule 12.1(b)(1)(C) does not nullify a GAL's waiver of the psychotherapist-patient privilege under CINA Rule 9(b)(3)(F)(ii). We also hold that after a child raises an objection, the child bears the burden of justifying protection under the framework of CINA Rule 9(b)(3)(D).
Alaska Sup. Ct. · affirmed
Whether a child under twelve may use counsel's objection to nullify a guardian ad litem's waiver of the psychotherapist-patient privilege.