In Re Father 2006-360

The father, P.S., appeals decisions of the Superior Court {Brennan, J.) denying his requests for appointment of counsel in abuse and neglect proceedings under RSA chapter 169-C (2002 & Supp. 2006) involving his daughter. We affirm.

The following facts appear in the record. P.S.’ daughter, E.S., was born in 1990 and lived with her mother. E.S. has never lived with her father, who resides in Pennsylvania. P.S. unsuccessfully sought custody of his daughter in 1992 and 1995 in the superior court.

In February 2005, the police placed E.S. in protective custody due to allegations that her mother was…