In re C.C.A.

Justia.com Opinion Summary: After a trial, the district court entered a summary order terminating Father's parental rights to his minor child. The district court's written order, drafted by the State, closely followed the termination petition submitted by the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS). Father appealed, contending that the district court's order failed to set forth specific factual findings, and therefore, the decision to terminate his parental rights was not supported by substantial evidence. The Supreme Court reversed, holding (1) express findings of fact are required in parental rights termination proceedings; and (2) neither the district court's order nor the record in this case contained findings of fact to support the district court's conclusions. Remanded to the district court to enter its findings.

Receive FREE Daily Opinion Summaries by Email