R.T. v. Superior Court

Opinion

DUARTE, J.

In this extraordinary writ proceeding, we answer the question of whether petitioner’s effort to treat her chronic substance abuse problems constituted a “reasonable effort” such that the bypass provisions of Welfare and Institutions Code1 section 361.5, subdivision (b)(10) and (11), were rendered inapplicable to her in evaluating her child’s case.

*911As we will explain, we hold that substantial evidence supports the juvenile court’s finding that petitioner’s efforts were not “reasonable” as required to avoid application of the relevant statutory provisions. Accordingly, we shall…