IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
RALEIGH COUNTY,
WEST VIRGINIA
Juvenile Abuse Neglect No.
2023-JA-065-P
Judge Darl W. Poling
IN THE INTEREST OF:
Z. C. DOB: 06/10/2016
Adult Respondents:
Nikki Brooks
DOB: 12/14/1987
(Offending Parent)
Joseph Coon
DOB: 11/26/1957
(Deceased)
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The purpose of this action is to determine guardianship of Z.C., DOB: 06/10/2016, Petitioner, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, is seeking continued legal and physical custody of said child(ren), and/or Termination of Parental Rights.
It appearing that the whereabouts of Nikki Brooks, or of anyone claiming paternity of infant child, is presently unknown at this time, it is ORDERED Nikki Brooks or any named or unnamed father, or anyone claiming paternity of infant child, appear in the Office of the Honorable Darl W. Poling, Judge of the Circuit Court of Raleigh County, West Virginia, for a Dispositional Hearing on September 14, 2023 at 10:15 a.m., of that day and object, or make other defense, to the Petition, otherwise guardianship of the child may be granted to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, the parental rights of the father and mother terminated.
Further, it is hereby ORDERED that Nikki Brooks or anyone claiming paternity of Z.C., DOB: 06/10/2016, advised of his right to have counsel at every stage of these proceedings and that counsel will be appointed if they cannot pay for the services of counsel and that such proceedings may result in the severance of parental rights and the transfer of custody of said child unto the Petitioner.
Entered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Raleigh County, West Virginia, on the 28 th day of July, 2023.
/s/ DOMINICK CANGEMI (BAR ID 12871) ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Robert M. McComas
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
E-FILED 7/28/2023 11:14 AM
CC-41-2023-JA-65
ID: 727055