In re L.J.R.

Citations

• 2022 Ohio 1074

Syllabus

Permanent custody R.C. 2151.414(B) R.C. 2151.414(D) best interest of the child clear and convincing evidence R.C. 2151.419 reasonable efforts. The trial court's award of permanent custody to the agency was not against the manifest weight of the evidence and did not constitute an abuse of discretion. Due to the severity of the child's special needs, the child could not or should not be placed with the parents within a reasonable time and the parents were unable to remedy the grounds for removal. The child was in agency custody for almost four years and no relative or interested person was able care for the child. The record reflects that the agency made reasonable efforts to prevent the removal of the child from the home or return the child to the home in pursuit of reunification. The grant of permanent custody was in the best interest of the child.