Legal Opinion
In Re Hinson
Michigan Court of Appeals
Decided June 18, 1984No. Docket 73041PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJ. N. O’Brien, J.
Respondent mother appeals as of right from a probate court order pursuant to MCL 712A.19a, subds (e) and (f); MSA 27.3178(598.19a), subds (e) and (f) terminating her parental rights over her four minor children.
Respondent mother first argues that the probate court erred by considering hearsay evidence. The court ruled that, because it was engaged in a dispositional hearing, hearsay evidence would be admitted provided the evidence bore indicia of accuracy and trustworthiness.
JCR 8.3 provides:_
"(A) Adjudicative Phase. Absent a valid plea in confession, only competent, relevant, and material…
2Cases cited7 opinions
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- Dutton v. EvansSupreme Court of the United States · 1970
- In the Matter of LaFlureMichigan Court of Appeals · 1973
- In Re WeldonMichigan Supreme Court · 1976
- Heims v. School Dist. of Davison Twp.Michigan Supreme Court · 1931
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