IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRANT COUNTY,
WEST VIRGINIA
IN THE MATTER OF
A. L. L.
CASE NO. 21-JA-24
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
TO: Joshua Smith – putative father #1
You are hereby notified of the above styled actions pending in the Circuit Court of Grant County, West Virginia. You have been identified as the father of A. L. L., born August 25th, 2021. The action pending is an abuse and neglect case which can result in the termination of parental, custodial and/or guardianship rights to the above child which is the subject of these proceedings. Abandonment of this child has been alleged in these proceedings. You are advised that every parent, custodian and/or guardian is entitled to and has a right to counsel at every stage of this proceeding.
An Adjudicatory/Accelerated Disposition hearing is currently scheduled in this matter for March 31st, 2022, at the hour of 9:45 a.m. The hearing will be held in the courtroom of the Grant County Courthouse, 5 Highland Ave., Petersburg, West Virginia. You should appear at this hearing to protect and defend your interests. You can obtain a copy of the Petition filed in this matter and further information about the case from the Grant County Circuit Clerk s Office, telephone number 304-257-4545, or from Brent Easton, an attorney that has been appointed for you at 304-940-2627. Failure to appear and/or file a response to this action can, and probably will, result in the loss of your rights to said children.
Bradley D. Goldizen
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
State Bar No. 12741
5 Highland Ave.
Petersburg, WV 26847
304-257-2323
Feb 11, 18