In the Interest of J.P., a Child

Summary

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s order terminating the parental rights of the child’s mother and father. Applying the Anders procedure, the court concluded that the appeal was frivolous and without merit and granted both appointed attorneys’ motions to withdraw.

Holdings

1. The court held that both Anders briefs satisfied the applicable requirements and, after reviewing the record and briefs, that the appeals were frivolous and without merit.
2. The court granted both court-appointed attorneys' motions to withdraw.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Anders briefs complied with the applicable requirements and whether the record presented any arguable grounds for reversal of the order terminating the parents' parental rights.
2. Whether appointed counsel should be permitted to withdraw after concluding that the appeal was frivolous and without merit.

Disposition

affirmed