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records from authorities regarding her disappearance, domestic
disturbances, etcetera.
“Finally, I want a plan of action from your client regarding
housing, medical care, and daily care. There will have to be
oversight and, should Ms. Bates want to take her mother out of
our jurisdiction, I want to know exactly where she is taking
her along with all contact information. If anyone else were to
come looking for her, I want the record of this proceeding to
be complete.”
Judge Mohr took a deep breath. That was all the time
Stephen needed to take the floor again.
“In anticipation of the court’s possible reluctance in this
matter, I have prepared an ex parte custody application.”
Judge Mohr let out a long, low breath that turned into a nod
to his clerk who collected the paperwork and delivered it to the
bench.
“An ex parte application is not to be taken lightly, Mr. Kyle.
There can be consequences that are sometimes not in the best
interest of the person in question. I do not see any supporting
affidavit that Emily Bates is in danger of immediate and
irreparable injury should the current situation continue.”
“I can subpoena one of the aides at Ha Kuna House who
feels sure that Emily Bates should be removed from the
institution,” Stephen said.
“Wouldn’t we have saved a lot of time if you’d just brought
her today?”
“She is rather a reluctant witness, Your Honor.”
“But obviously concerned enough that she offered you some
reason to believe that the removal of the senior Ms. Bates is
urgent.”
“The assumption is based on information the lady received
from a third party who was intimately aware of Emily Bates’
history.”