Morrison v. Sayer
Annotate this CaseWhile Shawn Sayer was incarcerated, the district court granted a final order for protection from abuse to Liv Morrison. Sayer appealed, asserting, inter alia, that he was deprived of due process by not being given the opportunity to be present at or participate in the hearing. The Supreme Court vacated the judgment of the district court, holding that Sayer's incarceration and the need to protect his rights by facilitating his participation in the hearing, either in person or by a remote video or audio connection, demonstrated good cause to either make an accommodation to allow him to participate in the hearing or grant a short continuance of the hearing to allow his participation on another date. Remanded.
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