M.L.B. v. S.L.J. case brief

M.L.B. v. S.L.J. (1996)

Facts: Ct. terminated parental rights of P, who couldn’t appeal b/c couldn’t afford the fees required to prepare a record for appeal.

Holding: Unconstitutional for the state to require P to pay the fee. Court cited due process and equal protection concerns.

Rationale: Compared Ps interest w/ the State’s interest.