Hearing regarding custody of minor Messiah Brown scheduled for May 27, 2026.
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Deadline · Hearing Date
May 27, 2026
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- Case #
- 2026JA000137
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What to do next
- 1
Attend the court hearing
Make sure to appear in Courtroom 2 at the Juvenile Justice Center on May 27, 2026.
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Prepare your defense
Gather any evidence or witnesses to support your case before the hearing date.
- 3
Consult a lawyer
Consider seeking legal advice to understand your rights and options regarding the petition.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the purpose of the court hearing?
- The hearing is to determine custody and guardianship of Messiah Brown.
- What happens if I don't attend the hearing?
- If you do not appear, you may lose parental rights and the petition may be accepted.
- When is the court hearing scheduled?
- The hearing is scheduled for May 27, 2026, at 9:30 AM.
- Who filed the petition?
- The petition was filed by J. Hanley, State's Attorney, and assistant Brie A Simkulet.
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Full Notice Text
LEGAL NOTICE-Published 04/22-PUBLICATION NOTICEIN THE INTEREST OFMessiah BrownMINOR(S)2026JA000137TO: JAMES C. POTTER, ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, "ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN" Take notice that on April 1, 2026, a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 by J. Hanley, State's Attorney, by his assistant, Brie A Simkulet, in the Circuit Court of Winnebago County, State of Illinois, 17th Judicial Circuit, entitled" "IN THE INTEREST OF: Messiah Brown, MINOR(S)", and that in Courtroom 2 at the Juvenile Justice Center, on 5/27/2026, at the hour of 09:30 AM., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, and adjudicatory hearing will be held upon the petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the court under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITION REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear, you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition or motion to terminate parental rights. Now unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or judgment entered. Thomas A. Klein Clerk of the Circuit Court by: A Reshel 8174-964074006-342689