Dept. of Human Services v. S. G. T.

442 Argued and submitted August 31, reversed December 15, 2021 In the Matter of X. T., a Child. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, Petitioner-Respondent, v. S. G. T., Appellant. Deschutes County Circuit Court 20JU05160; A175330

503 P3d 1264

The juvenile court asserted dependency jurisdiction over mother’s infant child, X, on the grounds that mother’s alcohol abuse impairs her ability to safely parent and that she subjects X to a volatile and erratic household. Mother appeals. She argues that the evidence was legally insufficient to establish the jurisdic- tional bases. Held: The juvenile court erred…