Does Appellate Rule Allowing Delayed Appeals Extend to Termination of Parental Rights Cases?

In the Matter of B.C., Case nos. 2013-1932 and 2014-0181

Second District Court of Appeals (Clark County)

ISSUES:

Do delayed appeals permitted by Rule 5 of the Ohio Rules of Appellate Procedure extend to cases involving the termination of parental rights and privileges?

Is a parent whose parental rights were terminated by order of a juvenile court in a permanent custody proceeding entitled to a delayed appeal under the due process clauses of the U.S. and Ohio Constitutions?

Is an appeal of a juvenile court order rendered moot after a final adoption decree?