State Ex Rel. Juvenile Department v. Farrell

This is an appeal by mother from an order terminating her parental rights to her two daughters. She contends that: (1) the relevant statute (ORS 419.525(2)) is unconstitutionally vague; (2) the court erred in applying a preponderance of the evidence test; (3) the court erred in denying her a jury trial; (4) the court abused its discretion in not allowing a continuance; (5) the judge erred in refusing to disqualify himself; and (6) the court erred in terminating her parental rights. We review de novo, ORS 419.561(4), 19.125(3), and affirm.

The marriage of mother to the father of the children…