Court hearing for child custody case regarding Zahmir Mason scheduled for June 18, 2026.

CITATION BY PUBLICATION 
Revised Code, Sec. 2151..28-.29 
Case No(s). DN26 04 129. 
Court of Common Pleas, County of Summit, State of Ohio, Juvenile Division 
To: John Doe, address unknown. 
Whereas, a complaint, duly verified according to law, has been filed in this Court, by Summit County Children Services located at 264 S. Arlington Street, Akron, OH 44306 states that certain child(ren) to wit: Zahmir Mason born January 10, 2026 
The complaint alleges Dependency/Abuse of the child(ren), Zahmir Mason, DOB: 1/10/2026 and requests Temporary Custody to SCCS. If the child(ren) is/are adjudicated abused, neglected or dependent and the Complaint seeks an order for temporary custody, an order of temporary custody will cause the removal of the child(ren) from the legal custody of the parents, guardian or other custodian until the court terminates the order of temporary custody or permanently divests the parents of their parental rights. A case plan may be prepared for the child(ren) with requirements to address Abuse/Neglect/Dependency concerns, and possible consequences of failure to comply with the journalized case plan could be removal of the child from the legal custody of the parents, guardian or other custodian until the court terminates the order of temporary custody or permanently divests the parents of their parental rights. Mother of said child(ren) is Rikita Carter. Said motion will be set for a hearing on June 18, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. before Magistrate Schaffer at 650 Dan Street, Akron, Ohio 44310. John Doe is ordered to appear before said Court on said date and show cause why this motion should not be granted. 
You are hereby notified that: 
1. You are entitled to an attorney in all proceedings in Juvenile Court. The Court will appoint an attorney to provide legal representation if you are indigent and meet certain requirements. For appointment of counsel contact the judicial secretary, in person between 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY, and if you have any questions call the Juvenile Court at (330) 643-2900. 
2. If the Court grants the Motion for Permanent Custody all parental duties, obligations, privileges and rights, including the right to consent to adoption of the child(ren) will be permanently terminated. 
LINDA TUCCI TEODOSIO, Judge 
Approved: Emily Douglass-Labbe, SCCS Paralegal 
By: Lakeia N. Id-Deen, Summit County Juvenile Court Deputy Clerk 
Apr 27, 2026 26-00500