Like any father, Robert Secrist wanted to see his kids. But unlike most dads, Secrist was incarcerated for killing the boyfriend of his children's mother.
When Secrist asked the Cattaraugus County Family Court for the right to see the youngsters, the Family Court was advised of an order of protection which prohibited the guy from contacting his kids for "100 years."
When the Family Court denied his visitation request, without a hearing, Secrist appealed to the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, which was equally unsympathetic.
A hearing wasn't required because the Family Court had enough information to determine what was in the children's best interests.
Secrist out?
To view a copy of the Appellate Division's decision, please use this link: Matter of Secrist v. Brown