Parent-child contact restrictions
In Re Daniel Clemans, Petitioner
In brief
- Where it stands
- Dismissed
Petition denied.
- What it’s about
- Daniel Clemans asked the Supreme Court to review his claims that a no-contact order kept him from his daughter for more than four years, despite denied reunification requests and without proceedings to end his parental rights or the level of proof he says was required.
- Who it affects
- The Supreme Court did not decide whether the order violated Clemans's or his daughter's rights.
Summary: written with AI from the case record.
What it's about
He also alleged a court hearing took place without notice or his presence and that no court found him unfit; the Supreme Court refused to hear the case (denied review) and did not decide whether the order violated his rights.
Clemans said courts denied his requests to change the order to allow reunification with his daughter.
Question presented
1. Does a State violate a Father's Fourteenth Amendment Due Process Rights by constructively and effectively terminating his (and Daughter's) Parental I Familial rights via a “ No Contact Order ” being kept in full force for OVER four years while NEVER having ANY Termination Proceedings and with NO “ clear and convincing evidence ” at a minimum to do so ? 2. Does a “ No Contact Order ” that completely severs Father and Daughter, being fully enforced for OVER four years and denying ALL requested modifications for reunification, violate Father's (and Daughter's) Fourteenth Amendment Due Process protections and Seventh Amendment right to jury trial when Father was NEVER found to be an “unfit parent ” but held a surprise “Adjudication Hearing ” WITHOUT Father being present OR given Notice ?
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More questions
- What did Clemans allege about the hearing?
- He alleged that a court hearing took place without notice to him or his presence.
- Which constitutional rights did Clemans raise?
- He claimed the order violated his and his daughter's right to fair legal process, and that he was denied a jury trial.
- Did the Supreme Court decide whether Clemans was an unfit parent?
- No. The Court denied review and did not decide whether he was fit as a parent.
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