State Ex Rel. Juvenile Department v. Darnell

The mother appeals from an order of the circuit court terminating her parental rights in her daughter, age four. We affirm.

We review the facts de novo on the record, ORS 419.561(4), 19.125(3), giving due regard to the findings of the trial court, which had the opportunity to observe the witnesses. State ex rel Juv. Dept. v. Maves, 33 Or App 411, 576 P2d 826 (1978).

The petition for termination alleged in pertinent part the following:

"The child is within the jurisdiction of the Court by reason of the following facts:

"A. On March 8, 1979, nunc pro tunc December 22, 1978, the above-named child…