People v. Walters

On February 25, 1991, the parental rights of respondent James O. Walters to his two natural sons, J.W. (born April 6, 1981) and D.L.W. (born September 11, 1986), were terminated. Respondent appeals, contending (1) the trial court’s finding of unfitness based on extreme and repeated cruelty (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 40, par. 1501(D)(e)) was against the manifest weight of the evidence and (2) he had not been provided with the statutorily mandated family reunification services (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 23, par. 5001 et seq.). We reject both of respondent’s contentions and affirm the trial…