In Re Ledbetter’s Empirical Analysis
2003
Citation profile
12
cited by 12 later decisions
1
states following
November 2012
most recently cited
12 state decisions
Relationships
Relies on Britt v. Hayes · 148 N.C. App. 541 - In Re Eckard · 143 N.C. App. 16 - In Re Dula · Baggett v. Summerlin Ins. and Realty, Inc.
Most-quoted passages
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“(1) Whether it is possible for the juvenile to be returned home immediately or within the next six months, and if not, why it is not in the juvenile's best interests to return home; (2) Where the juvenile's return home is unlikely within six months, whether legal guardianship or custody with a relative or some other suitable person should be established, and if so, the rights and responsibilities which should remain with the parents; (3) Where the juvenile's return home is unlikely within six months, whether adoption should be pursued and if so, any barriers to the juvenile's adoption; (4) Where the juvenile's return home is unlikely within six months, whether the juvenile should remain in the current placement or be placed in another permanent living arrangement and why; (5) Whether the county department of social services has since the initial permanency plan hearing made reasonable efforts to implement the permanent plan for the juvenile; (6) Any other criteria the court deems necessary.”
2 later decisions quote this exact passage“[I]f the juvenile is not returned home, the court shall consider the following criteria and make written findings regarding those that are relevant: . . . .”
2 later decisions quote this exact passage“a plan to achieve a safe, permanent home for the juvenile within a reasonable period of time.”
2 later decisions quote this exact passage
How this case has been treated — in progress
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