Craig Burney v. Indiana Department of Child Services

── Craig Burney v. Indiana Department of Child Services ── Case No.: 23A-MI-02850 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: June 20, 2024 Author: Judge Robert Altice County of Origin: Shelby Category: Civil Decision: Affirmed Judge Bradford and Judge Felix concur Case Summary Craig Burney sought judicial review of a substantiation of child abuse against him by the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS). When Burney failed to timely file the agency record, the trial court granted DCS’s motion to dismiss the action. On appeal, Burney argues that dismissal was unwarranted because the complete agency record was ultimately, though belatedly, filed and “the equities in this case show that the trial court abused its discretion” by granting the dismissal. Appellant’s Reply Brief at 7.