IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
FAYETTE COUNTY,
WEST VIRGINIA
IN THE INTEREST OF:
S.F. 11/10/2011
Juvenile Abuse Neglect No.
21-JA-135
Judge Paul M. Blake, Jr.
Adult Respondents:
Michael Fitzwater
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
To Whom It May Concern:
The purpose of this action is to protect the child respondent, S.F., from abuse and neglect. The Petitioner, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, is seeking legal and physical custody of said child respondent, S.F. Further, the Petitioner is seeking to locate Michael Fitzwater, his whereabouts are unknown.
Counsel for the Petitioner, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, is William C. Burdick, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, 108 East Maple Avenue, Fayetteville, West Virginia, 25840.
It appearing that the whereabouts of Michael Fitzwater is presently unknown at this time, it is Ordered that Michael Fitzwater obtain from the Fayette County Circuit Clerk at the Fayette County Courthouse, Fayetteville, West Virginia, the Petition filed in this matter. Michael Fitzwater must appear and defend on or before Monday, November 1, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., in the Courtroom of the Honorable Paul M. Blake, Jr., Fayette County Courthouse, Fayetteville, West Virginia, at which time an adjudication hearing will be held. Failure to answer and defend could result in a default judgment, and loss of parental rights.
Further, it is hereby Ordered that Michael Fitzwater be advised of their right to have counsel at every stage of these proceedings. Michael Fitzwater is further advised that such proceedings may result in the severance of parental rights and the transfer of custody of said child unto the Petitioner.
The child respondent, S.F., shall be represented by counsel at every stage of these proceedings. The Guardian ad Litem appointed for said child is Jamison Conrad, P.O. Drawer 958, Fayetteville, WV, 25840; 304.574.2800.
ENTERED by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Fayette County this 4th day of October, 2021.
WILLIAM C. BURDICK
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
DEBORAH B. HENDRICK, CLERK
Fayette County Circuit Court
Fayette County, West Virginia
ID: 542696