In re L.P.

Citations

• 2023 Ohio 1821

Syllabus

Permanent custody substance abuse neglect R.C. 2151.414(E)(1) reasonable case planning diligent efforts reasonable efforts best interest continuance good cause permanency. Affirmed the juvenile court's decisions granting permanent custody of each child to the children services agency. The juvenile court's determination under R.C. 2151.414(E)(1), relating to reasonable case planning and diligent efforts by the agency, was supported by clear and convincing evidence in the record, as were all of the juvenile court's statutory determinations for awarding permanent custody of each child to the agency. The juvenile court did not abuse its discretion in denying the requested continuance that was made on the day of trial where good cause was not demonstrated, the case had been pending for nearly two years, and it was not in the best interest of the children to delay their need for permanency.