In re J.T., 252 N.C. App. 19 (2017)
Held:
Vacated and Remanded
- When a court fails to hear evidence at a permanency planning hearing, its findings of fact are not support by competent evidence. A court’s incorporation by reference of court reports (the DSS report and the GAL report) without any oral testimony from a witness are insufficient to support findings of fact. Statements by attorneys are not evidence.
Category:
Abuse, Neglect, DependencyStage:
Permanency Planning HearingTopic:
Evidence