CITATION BY PUBLICATION
Revised Code, Sec. 2151..28-.29
Case No(s). DN26 04 137.
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: Kehlani Belcher born October 1, 2025
The complaint alleges Dependency of the child(ren), Kehlani Belcher, DOB: 10/1/2025 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 Chartayejah Fortson. Said motion will be set for a hearing on June 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. before Magistrate McDougal 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: Tandaleyo Hall, Summit County Juvenile Court Deputy Clerk
May 11, 2026 26-00576
