Philip J., Appellant v. State of Alaska, Department of Health & Social Services, Office of Children's Services…

Summary

The court affirmed the adjudication of Philip's seven children as children in need of aid. It held that due process was satisfied because the State gave written and oral notice that it would seek adjudication findings, Philip had ample opportunity to respond, and he failed to show actual prejudice. The court also held that Philip waived any claim concerning closing argument by never requesting an opportunity to make one, and therefore there was no cumulative error. Justice Winfree, dissenting, would have reversed because the trial court itself never timely notified Philip that it would decide adjudication rather than probable cause.