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In Re: Michael Charles Jonathan and William B.

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Issues:
Private right of action, drugs,
 
Case Summary:
The Connecticut Department of Children and Families seeks to terminate the parental rights of a mother and father. The department cites the parents continued use of drugs as a reason for terminating their rights.
 
Decision of lower jurisdiction:
This is the first judicial review of this case.
 
Outcome:
Parent's lose. The Superior Court of Connecticut, Juvenile Division, Fairfield terminated the parental rights of the mother and father. The court ruled that the parent's long history of drug use and failure to complete drug rehab as reasons to terminate parental rights.