In re Breanna M.

*342OPINION OF THE COURT

Timothy J. Lawliss, J.

On September 15, 2008, the Clinton County Department of Social Services (hereinafter the Department) filed a petition with this court alleging that Breanna M. (date of birth: 2008) is a neglected child and that respondent, Alisa M., Breanna’s mother, is the person responsible for the neglect.

On December 11, 2008, the matter came before this court for a fact-finding hearing and the Department called Dr. Bruce Kokernot to the stand. After Dr. Kokernot took the stand, the judge and Dr. Kokernot engaged in the following exchange.

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