In Re As’s Empirical Analysis

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9 state decisions

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1. “[a]t the dispositional hearing or a subsequent hearing the court may determine whether the best interests of the juvenile require that the parent ... undergo psychiatric, psychological, or other treatment or counseling directed toward remediating or remedying behaviors or conditions that led to or contributed to the juvenile's adjudication or to the court's decision to remove custody of the juvenile from the parent.”

   3 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. 242 N.C. App. 521 - In re N.N.N. · 241 N.C. App. 443 - In re A.L.T.

2. “24. The court finds that the facts set forth herein are true and sufficient to find that the juveniles are neglected juveniles pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 7B-101(15) in that the juveniles do not receive proper care, supervision, or discipline from the juveniles' parent, guardian, custodian, or caretaker and lives in an environment injurious to the juveniles' welfare. 25. The court finds the facts are true as clear, cogent, and convincing evidence. 26. Respondent father has engaged in at least one act of domestic violence toward the juvenile, [Clara]. The juvenile, [Clara], has been physically struck by Respondent father on at least one occasion wherein Respondent father popped [Clara] in the mouth leaving a mark on the juvenile's mouth which included a swollen and busted lip. 27. Respondent father has engaged in at least one act of domestic violence toward the juvenile, [Anna]. The juvenile, [Anna], has been physically struck by Respondent father on at least one occasion. The juvenile, [Clara], witnessed Respondent father strike [Anna]. 28. The juvenile, [Clara], is fearful or scared that she will receive a whipping or spanking from Respondent father if she states anything that has happened while she resided with Respondent mother and Respondent father. 29. Respondent father has problems controlling his anger. His angry temperament was noticed by Elizabeth Duncan when he was a child and his temper got worse as he got older. Respondent mother began noticing Respondent father's ange”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 241 N.C. App. 443 - In re A.L.T.

3. “Findings of fact to which no error is assigned `are presumed to be supported by competent evidence and are binding on appeal.'”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 199 N.C. App. 755 - Onslow County v. Willingham