A CPS lawyer explained, "We can't just look at people and say, 'You're of age, you can go. A spokesman for FLDS believed that CPS "just wanted to keep the mother in custody until they could get the baby". Jessop was one of 27 "disputed minors", or ranch residents about whom the CPS has inaccurate or conflicting information regarding age.
A CPS lawyer stated, "We can't merely examine individuals and declare, 'You're of age; you may proceed.' A spokesman for FLDS believed that CPS was only interested in keeping the mother in custody until they could secure the baby. Jessop was one of 27 disputed minors or ranch residents about whom CPS had incorrect or conflicting information regarding their ages.