In re Walker S. CA2/7

INTRODUCTION

Seth S., father of two-year-old Walker S., appeals from the juvenile court’s jurisdiction findings, disposition orders, and subsequent orders terminating jurisdiction, awarding Walker’s mother, Shannon L., sole legal and physical custody of Walker, and requiring Seth’s visits with Walker to be monitored. Seth argues substantial evidence did not support the jurisdiction findings his history of domestic violence and violent outbursts placed Walker at substantial risk of serious physical harm. Seth also challenges the juvenile court’s custody and visitation orders. We agree substantial evidence did not support the court’s jurisdiction findings. Therefore, we reverse the jurisdiction findings and direct the court to vacate the custody and visitation order and dismiss the petition.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

A. Shannon Takes Sedatives and Loses Consciousness While Caring for Walker; The Department Files a Petition Under Section 300 Shannon has three children including Walker. Her ex- husband Brian L. fathered two of them: Maisy (now an adult) and Kingston (now 10 years old). Maisy lived with Shannon;

2 Kingston lived with both parents. Walker also lived with…