In Re BB’s Empirical Analysis

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3 state decisions

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1. “(b) As used in this section, “no reasonable likelihood that conditions of neglect or abuse can be substantially corrected” shall mean that, based upon the evidence before the couxd;, the abusing adult or adults have demonstrated an inadequate capacity to solve the problems of abuse or neglect on their own or with help. Such conditions shall be considered to exist in the following circumstances, which shall not be exdu-sive: ... (6) [subsequently withdrawn by the Legislature] The abusing parent or parents have incurred emotional illness, mental illness or mental deficiency of such duration or nature as to render such parent or parents incapable of exercising proper parenting skills or sufficiently improving the adequacy of such skills.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. In Re: D.M.