Matter of Keyes

There are two issues presented by this appeal. The first is whether the procedure by which appellant’s parental rights were terminated denied her “fundamental fairness” as guaranteed by procedural due process. The second is whether the standards of parental conduct proscribed by 10 O.S. 1971, § 1130 are unconstitutionally vague.

The majority opinion overlooks the first issue and, in deciding the second, holds the statute constitutionally specific and precise. I must respectfully dissent. I believe that proper resolution of either issue requires reversal of this action.

In affirming this…