In re A.V. CA2/4
Mother Deserie V. appeals from a disposition order concerning her son, Andrew. Mother was incarcerated at various points during the case and was not present for the adjudication hearing. She contends her absence at that hearing violated her due process right to present evidence and her statutory right to be present under Penal Code section 2625, subdivision (d). Mother also argues that the court’s findings that both she and Andrew’s father, Michael G., who is not party to this appeal, suffered from substance abuse problems that placed Andrew at risk of harm, that were not supported by substantial evidence.
We conclude that any violation of mother’s statutory right to appear at the adjudication hearing was harmless. We further conclude that substantial evidence supported the court’s findings regarding her substance abuse problems and the risk they pose to Andrew.
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