Ordered that the order dated January 4, 2017, is affirmed, without costs or disbursements.
In these two related proceedings pursuant to Social Services Law § 384-b to terminate the mother's parental rights on the ground of permanent neglect, the mother was sent written notice that if she failed to appear in court on a scheduled hearing date, an inquest would be held in her absence. The mother failed to appear and the Family Court conducted an inquest in her absence...
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