Supreme Court of Rhode Island

In Re Steven D. — Suttell, J., Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part

June 29, 20112011 R.I. LEXIS 107

Summary

Chief Justice Suttell, joined by Justice Goldberg, writes a concurring in part and dissenting in part opinion. He argues that the Department of Children, Youth and Families made reasonable efforts to address Kathleen’s alleged alcohol abuse and therefore supports affirming the termination of her parental rights, but disagrees with the majority’s finding regarding Ronald and calls for a remand for further findings on his fitness.