Raleigh

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RALEIGH COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA

IN THE INTEREST OF: Juvenile Abuse Neglect No.
C. K. F. DOB: 02/08/2025 2025-JA-031-TK
Judge Todd A. Kirby
Adult Respondents:
Crystal Forren DOB: 02/02/1986
Unknown Father DOB: Unknown

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

The purpose of this action is to determine guardianship of C.K.F., DOB: 02/08/2025, 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 Unknown Father, or of anyone claiming paternity of infant child, is presently unknown at this time, it is ORDERED Unknown Father or any named or unnamed father, or anyone claiming paternity of infant child, appear in the Office of the Honorable Todd A. Kirby, Judge of the Circuit Court of Raleigh County, West Virginia, for a Preliminary/Adjudicatory Hearing on April 28, 2025 at 10:00 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 Unknown Father or anyone claiming paternity of C.K.F., DOB: 02/08/2025, be 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 8th day of April, 2025.

/s// MARIE C. BBECHTEL (BAR ID 9132)
INTERIM PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

E-FILED | 4/8/2025 11:14 AM
CC-41-2025-JA-31
Raleigh County Circuit Clerk
Brianne Steele

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