State v. Scarlett

LeGRAND, Justice.

This appeal arises out of a hearing under Chapter 232, The Code, which resulted in terminating the parent-child relationship existing between Doris Ethel Scarlett, hereafter called Doris, and her son, who is designated in these proceedings as Baby Boy Scarlett. His true name is Jeremy John Scarlett. We refer to him hereafter as Jeremy. In terminating Doris’ parental rights, the trial court directed that “said child [Jeremy] be and remain in the custody of the court for the purpose of transfer of his legal custody and guardianship of his person to suitable persons in…