In re Adoption of L.T.M.

In the underlying case, No. 95746, John M. appeals the circuit court’s finding that he is an unfit parent, as defined by section l(D)(b) of the Adoption Act (750 ILCS 50/l(D)(b) (West 2000)), as to his son, L.T.M. Based on that finding, on September 27, 2002, the circuit court entered a judgment of adoption that terminated John’s parental rights. John appealed first to the appellate court, where he moved, inter alia, for appointment of counsel and for a certified copy of the entire record. The appellate court denied both motions. Subsequently, on January 29, 2003, the appellate court…