Santosky v. Kramer, 455 U.S. 745

Court Filing · Supreme Court of the United States · March 24, 1982

The Supreme Court held that a state must prove its case by at least clear and convincing evidence before permanently terminating parental rights.

due process requires that the State support its allegations by at least clear and convincing evidence

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The Supreme Court held that a state must prove its case by at least clear and convincing evidence before permanently terminating parental rights.

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