When is the hearing for Amara Gensel?

The hearing is scheduled for April 14, 2026, at 9:00 A.M.

Where will the hearing take place?

The hearing will be held in Courtroom 104 at the County Courthouse in Pekin.

What should I do if I want to contest the petition?

You must appear at the hearing to show cause against the petition.

Hearing for custody of minor Amara Gensel on April 14, 2026.

Official Courthouse Record · AI-summarized for clarity

Published: Apr 1, 2026 · 2 weeks ago
Category: Court Notice
City: Pekin
Address: Pekin, Illinois · 3 filings
Case #: 26-JA-57

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What You Should Do Next

1
Attend the Hearing
Be present at the County Courthouse in Pekin on April 14, 2026, at 9:00 A.M.
2
Prepare Your Case
Gather any evidence or documentation to support your position regarding custody.
3
Contact Legal Aid
Consider reaching out to a legal aid organization for assistance with your case.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the case number for the custody hearing?: The case number is 26-JA-57.
When is the hearing for Amara Gensel?: The hearing is scheduled for April 14, 2026, at 9:00 A.M.
Where will the hearing take place?: The hearing will be held in Courtroom 104 at the County Courthouse in Pekin.
What should I do if I want to contest the petition?: You must appear at the hearing to show cause against the petition.

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Full Notice Text

LEGAL NOTICE-Published 04/01-STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT TAZEWELL COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE IN THE INTEREST OF: AMARA GENSEL MINOR CASE NO. 26-JA-57 To: FATHERS UNKNOWN AND ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: On March 18, 2026, a Petition was filed under the JUVENILE COURT ACT by ANNA PETERS, Tazewell County State's Attorney's Office, Pekin, Illinois in the Circuit Court of Tazewell County entitled "In the Interest of AMARA GENSEL, MINOR"; and that in the County Courthouse, Courtroom 104, in Pekin, Illinois, at 9:00 A.M. standard time on APRIL 14, 2026; or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a 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; and if the petition so prays, to appoint a guardian with power to consent to adoption of the minor. Unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the petition may be taken for confessed as against you and each of you; and an order, judgment, or decree entered. /s/ Lincoln C. HobsonClerk of the Circuit Court Dated April 1, 2026005-340924