STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF MARION IN THE MARION SUPERIOR COURT
CAUSE NUMBER:
49D14-2604-JC-004299
IN THE MATTER OF:
RA - DOB 1/12/2009
A CHILD ALLEGED TO BE
A CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES
AND
RALPH ADAMS (FATHER)
JESSICA YOUNG (MOTHER) AND ANY UNKNOWN ALLEGED FATHERS
SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION &
NOTICE OF CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES HEARING
TO: Ralph Adams and
Any Unknown Alleged Father
Whereabouts unknown
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the above noted parent whose whereabouts are unknown, as well as Any Unknown Alleged Fathers, whose whereabouts are also unknown, that the Indiana Department of Child Services has filed its Verified Petition Alleging the child to be in Need of Services, in accordance with I.C. 31-34-9-3, and that an adjudication hearing has been scheduled with the Court.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that a hearing has been scheduled regarding these matters in the Marion Superior Court a(n) Trial Hearing on 8/17/2026 at 4:00 PM.
Pursuant to Administrative Rule 14, arrangements have been made for you to participate in this hearing by phone or video. You will receive instructions prior to the hearing instructing you on how to participate in the hearing. It is your responsibility to provide your Family Case Manager with a working phone number. YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to participate telephonically or by video for this hearing. You should not appear in person. The scheduled hearing will be conducted virtually via WebEx; use the information below to attend. Video attendance is preferred, when possible, but telephonic appearance is acceptable. Go to www.webex.com to enter your meeting number and password or use the toll-free number below to join by phone. Please join the hearing five (5) minutes before your hearing is scheduled to begin. You will be admitted to the hearing room once the Court is ready to begin. Meeting number (access code): 2346 759 0122 Meeting password: 49D14MAG (49314624 from phones) Join by phone 1-844-992-4726 - toll free
https://mscourts.webex.com/mscourts/j.php?MTID=m
2387981a2f8f6c72bc7aef71a71f81d1
At said hearing, the Court will consider the Petition and evidence thereon and will render its decision as to whether the above named minor child is child in need of services and shall enter adjudication accordingly. Your failure to participate after lawful notice will be deemed as your default and waiver to be present at said hearing.
UPON ENTRY OF SAID ADJUDICATION, A DISPOSITIONAL HEARING will be held in which the Court will consider (1) Alternatives for the care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child; (2) The necessity, nature, and extent of your participation in the program of care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child; and (3) Your financial responsibility for any services provided for the parent, guardian or custodian of the child including child support.
YOU MUST RESPOND by appearing virtually or by an attorney within thirty (30) days after the last publication of this notice, and in the event you fail to do so, an adjudication on said petition, judgment by default may be entered against you, or the court may proceed in your absence, without further notice.
Cedric Burnett, 38795-49
Attorney, Indiana Department of Child Services
May 18, 25, June 1, 2026 -
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