In re A.W.

Citations

• 2022 Ohio 1553

Syllabus

JUVENILE - CUSTODY - abused child dispositional hearing R.C. 2151.35(A)(1) Juv.R. 2(B) Juv.R. 3(M) evidence at dispositional hearing revealed appellant-mother, father, or grandmother were only three possible parties responsible for injury to child court order case plan required appellant to cooperate with police investigation into child's injuries Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination is a personal right trial court's case plan requirement has not terminated or limited parental rights based on unwillingness to admit wrongdoing mere decision to not cooperate with investigation did not automatically implicate the Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination appellant may still invoke right against self-incrimination if she chooses to cooperate with investigation to complete case plan requirements advisory opinions not appropriate.