Notice of CINA Adjudication HearingIN THE JUVENILE COURT OF POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY, IOWAAT COUNCIL BLUFFSCHILD IN NEED OF ASSISTANCENOTICE OF HEARINGJUVENILE NUMBER JVJV023731, JVJV023732
IN THE INTEREST OF:TEMPERANCE HUNTERJEALYNN KEPHARTA child/children
TO: RODNEY P. KEPHART JR.
You are hereby notified that there is presently on file in this court a verified petition alleging that the child named above is a child in need of assistance.
You are further notified that an adjudicatory hearing on the merits of the petition has been set for the 15th day of June,2026,at 10:30 A.M. The Court finds that the hearing shall be held remotely, unless a party requests otherwise. All parties and their counsel shall participate in the hearing using the Zoom conferencing application. At the designated time of hearing, the parties shall join the Zoom conference using the following meeting ID: 160 925 0798 and the following passcode: 601766.If a participant does not have internet access, they may join the meeting by calling the following phone number: 1-669-254-5252 and using the same meeting ID and passcode referenced above.
You are further notified that said child shall be represented by counsel at all proceedings subsequent to the filing of this petition. Said counsel can be retained by a parent, guardian, or custodian or appointed by the Court. If appointed by the Court, the parents, guardian or custodians will be required to complete an “Affidavit of Financial Condition of Parents, Guardian or Custodian”. Upon the completion of said Affidavit submitted to the Clerk of Court and upon review of said application by the Court, the Court may order a parent, guardian, or custodian to pay in whole or part of the employment of said attorney.
You are further notified that a hearing or proceedings may take place with your presence if you fail to appear after reasonable notification.
You are further notified that upon your request; the clerk shall issue subpoenas requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of papers at the hearing.
If you need assistance to participate in court due to a disability, call the disability coordinator at 712-328-4753. Persons who are hearing or speech impaired may call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942. Disability Coordinators cannot provide legal advice.May 9, 16, 23, 2026 COL-9103493
