Who must appear at the March 6, 2026 hearing?

Named parents, guardians, and other interested parties listed in the notice should appear or file a written response.

Court Notice — 1900 East Morris, Wichita, KS (2026-JC-000019; 2026-JC-000020; 2026-JC-000021)

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Child in need of care

Affects:General Public

A petition asks the juvenile court to declare three children—Brianna, Kristian and Byron Dickson—as children in need of care under Kansas law. Interested parties must appear at a March 6, 2026 hearing or file a written response before that date or risk a default ruling.

Key Takeaways

Hearing set for 8:30 AM on March 6, 2026 in Juvenile Court
Petition seeks adjudication as children in need of care
Failure to appear or file a response may lead to default judgment
Court-appointed attorneys available if parent cannot afford one

Published: Feb 5, 2026 · 3 months ago
Category: Court Notice
City: Wichita
Address: 1900 East Morris, Wichita, KS · 2 filings

Case #

2026-JC-000019; 2026-JC-000020; 2026-JC-000021

Research context

2 filings at this address 4 court notice notices in Wichita (last 12 months)

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If you don't respond

If you do not appear at the March 6, 2026 hearing or file a written response beforehand, the court may enter judgment granting the requested adjudication without your input.

What to do next

1
Appear at the scheduled hearing
Attend court at 8:30 AM on March 6, 2026 at the Juvenile Department, 1900 East Morris, Wichita, KS.
2
File a written response
Submit a written response to the Clerk of the District Court before March 6, 2026 to preserve your rights.
3
Request counsel if needed
If you cannot afford an attorney, notify the court clerk at the District Court so the court can appoint one.

Frequently asked questions

Who must appear at the March 6, 2026 hearing?: Named parents, guardians, and other interested parties listed in the notice should appear or file a written response.
What happens if I cannot afford a lawyer?: The court will appoint an attorney for a parent who is financially unable to hire one.
Where and when is the hearing?: 8:30 AM on March 6, 2026 at the District Court, Juvenile Department, 1900 East Morris, Wichita, KS 67211.

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Legal terms in this notice

Child in need of care: A child the court finds needs protection or services due to neglect, abuse, or lack of proper care.
Petition: A formal written request filed with the court asking for a specific legal action.
Default judgment: A decision entered by the court when an interested party fails to appear or respond.

Full Notice Text

IN THE INTEREST OF:


Name, Born in, Case No.:
Brianna L. Dickson, 2010, 2026-JC-000019
Kristian A. Dickson, 2012, 2026-JC-000020
Byron I. Dickson, 2013, 2026-JC-000021

NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS


STATE OF KANSAS to: SHONEKA T. BANFIELD, MOTHER; MARIAM R. BANFIELD, PATERNAL GRANDMOTHER; LINCOLN A. BANFIELD, PATERNAL GRANDFATHER; ANY KNOWN OR UNKNOWN FATHER OF BRIANNA L. DICKSON; ANY KNOWN OR UNKNOWN MATERNAL OR PATERNAL GRANDPARENTS, RELATIVES OR NEXT-OF-KIN OF SAID CHILDREN; AND ANY OTHER PERSONS WHO ARE OR MAY BE CONCERNED.


A petition has been filed in this court requesting that the court adjudge Brianna L. Dickson, Kristian A. Dickson and Byron I. Dickson a child/children in need of care as defined in the Kansas Code for Care of Children K.S.A. 38-2202(d), as amended.


You are required to appear before this court at 08:30 AM on Friday, March 06, 2026, in the District Court, Juvenile Department, 1900 East Morris, City of Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, 67211; or prior to said time file your written response to said pleading with the Clerk of this court. Failure to either appear or respond may result in the court entering judgment granting the requested action.


Each parent, guardian or other legal custodian of the child has the right to hire and be represented by an attorney. The court will appoint an attorney for a parent who is financially unable to hire one.


CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT

by: Clark, Deputy Clerk
PUBLISH: 1/29 and 2/5, 2026.