A GA juvenile court’s denial of mother’s request for a termination hearing transcript to be used in her appeal is deemed harmless because a transcript is not required to file the appeal and because the transcript and entire record is available for appellate review.

If a juvenile court considers hearsay testimony, and the testimony is not objected to by parent’s Counsel, counsel’s failure to object will not constitute reversible error if other evidence supports the juvenile court’s findings and conclusion.

In the Interest of D.R., A09A0622 (07/07/09)

Judges:  Vincent Crawford, Dekalb Juvenile Court.  Barnes, Miller, Andrews.

For more information contact:  CJ Remboldt