In re N.B., 22-75 (April 15, 2024)

Summary

The Supreme Court vacated the Family Court’s contempt order against DCYF, holding that the hearing justice abused his discretion by finding DCYF failed to use reasonable efforts to place the child at St. Mary’s when no placement was available. The Court emphasized that DCYF had made substantial efforts, but compliance was impossible due to staffing shortages and the child’s medical non‑compliance.