Notice of action for termination of parental rights for minor children.
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Winter Haven
- Case #
- 53-2022-DP-000324-XX
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Attend Advisory Hearing
Make sure to appear in person on March 4, 2026, at 8:30 AM at the Polk Courthouse, 255 N. Broadway Avenue, Courtroom 5D, Bartow, FL 33830.
- 2
Contact Court Administrator
If you need accommodations due to a disability, contact the Court Administrator at (863) 534-4686 at least 7 days before the hearing.
- 3
Prepare for Hearing
Gather any necessary documents or evidence you wish to present at the hearing regarding your parental rights.
- 4
Understand Consequences
Be aware that failing to appear may result in the loss of all legal rights as a parent to the child named in this notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the termination of parental rights for J.H. and E.M.?
- The case number is 53-2022-DP-000324-XX.
- When is the advisory hearing for the termination of parental rights?
- The advisory hearing is scheduled for March 4, 2026, at 8:30 AM.
- What happens if I fail to appear at the advisory hearing?
- Failure to appear constitutes consent to the termination of parental rights, and you may lose all legal rights as a parent.
- How can I request an ADA accommodation for the court hearing?
- You can contact the Court Administrator at (863) 534-4686 or submit an ADA accommodation request online through the Florida 10th Judicial Circuit's website.
- Who filed the petition to terminate parental rights?
- The petition was filed by the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR
POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA
JUVENILE DIVISION 1
IN THE INTEREST OF:
J.H.. DOB: 08/26/2014
E.M.. DOB: 07/01/2016
MINOR CHILDREN
CASE NO. 53-2022-DP-000324-XX
NOTICE OF ACTION
TERMINATION OF
PARENTAL RIGHTS
To: Jose Contreras,
Address Unknown
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, has filed a Petition to terminate your parental rights and permanently commit the following children for adoption; E.M. born on 7/1/2016. You are hereby commanded to appear on March 4, 2026, at 8:30 AM before the Honorable Sharon Franklin at the Polk Courthouse, 255 N. Broadway Avenue Courtroom 5D Bartow, FL 33830, for an ADVISORY HEARING.
FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THE CHILD (OR CHILDREN). IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD NAMED IN THIS NOTICE.
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administrator, 255 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL (863)534-4686 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. Follow this link found on Floridas 10th Judicial Circuits website to submit an ADA accommodation request online: https://www.jud10.flcourts.org/ada-accommodation-request.
WITNESS, my hand as Clerk of said Court and the Seal thereof, this 8th day of January 2026.
Stacey M. Butterfield,
Clerk of Court
By: Rachel Lucius
as Deputy Clerk
(SEAL)
January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 2026 201618