What is a CINA adjudicatory hearing?

It's a court hearing to determine if the child meets legal criteria for intervention and services.

Do I have to attend the June 8, 2026 hearing?

Yes; the notice commands your appearance at 9:00 AM in the Buchanan County Juvenile Courtroom.

Where is the hearing located?

Buchanan County Courthouse, Juvenile Courtroom, Independence, Iowa.

Court Notice — 218 Hall St. #5, West Union, IA (JVJV002902)

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Child in need of assistance

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A Petition alleging that I.L.K. is a child in need of assistance has been filed, and an adjudicatory hearing is set for June 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Buchanan County Juvenile Courtroom in Independence. The named party is commanded to appear.

Key Takeaways

Adjudicatory hearing set for June 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Petition alleges the child is in need of assistance
Respondent (Zacharias James Stowe) must appear in court
Hearing held in Buchanan County Juvenile Courtroom, Independence

Deadline · Hearing Date

June 8, 2026

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Published

May 20, 2026 · yesterday

What to do next

1
Attend the hearing
Appear in person on June 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Buchanan County Juvenile Courtroom in Independence.
2
Bring the petition copy
Bring the true copy of the Petition attached to the summons and any relevant documents or identification.
3
Contact the clerk or an attorney
If unsure, contact the Buchanan County clerk of juvenile court or consult an attorney before the hearing date.

Frequently asked questions

What is a CINA adjudicatory hearing?: It's a court hearing to determine if the child meets legal criteria for intervention and services.
Do I have to attend the June 8, 2026 hearing?: Yes; the notice commands your appearance at 9:00 AM in the Buchanan County Juvenile Courtroom.
Where is the hearing located?: Buchanan County Courthouse, Juvenile Courtroom, Independence, Iowa.

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Legal terms in this notice

Adjudicatory hearing: Court hearing to decide whether the facts alleged in the petition are true.
Child in need of assistance (CINA): A child alleged to need court intervention for safety, care, or welfare concerns.
Petition: A formal written request filed with the court outlining allegations and relief sought.

Full Notice Text

Public NoticeATTN: ZACHARIAS JAMES STOWE218 Hall St. #5West Union, IAIN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR BUCHAN-AN COUNTYIN THE INTEREST OF I.L.K., A CHILDJUVENILE NO.: JVJV002902SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF CINAADJUDICATORY HEARINGYOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition al-leging that the child named above is achild in need of assistance has been ﬁled in theofﬁce of the clerk of juvenile court for theabove-captioned county. A true copy of the Petitionis attached hereto and made a part hereof.YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Courthas entered an Order setting an ADJUDICATORYHEARING on the merits of the Petition on Monday,June 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM, in the designated Ju-venile Courtroom of the Buchanan County Court-house in Independence, Iowa.YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appearbefore the Court at the time and place immediate-ly above stated. You shall bring the

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