Legal Opinion
In re C.T.
Ohio Supreme Court
Decided September 17, 2008No. 2008-0073PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtLundberg Stratton, J.
{¶ 1} The issue before us is whether a guardian ad litem has statutory authority in a child welfare action to file and prosecute a motion for permanent custody. For the reasons that follow, we hold that a guardian ad litem has authority under R.C. 2151.281(1) and 2151.415(F) to file and prosecute a motion to terminate parental rights and award permanent custody to a public children services agency.
Procedural History
{¶ 2} Appellee Crawford County Department of Job and Family Services (“DJFS”) removed two-month-old C.T. from the custody of his mother, appellee Naomi Agapay, on January 7, 2006,…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- In re C.F.Ohio Supreme Court · 2007
- In re C.W.Ohio Supreme Court · 2004
- In Re A.B.Ohio Supreme Court · 2006
3Cited by6 opinions
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