Court summons regarding the dependency of Clay Welton Newland.

Huron County CommonPleas CourtJuvenile DivisionNorwalk, Ohio
In the matter of
CLAY WELTON NEWLAND
Alleged DEPENDENT ChildCase No. DNA 2026 00023
LEGAL NOTICE SUMMONS
Douglas Welton Newland, the father of Clay Welton Newland, will take notice that a complaint has been filed in the Huron County, Ohio Juvenile Court, alleging that said juvenile is a dependent child and containing a prayer or request for this Court to inquire into the alleged dependency of said child and grant temporary or legal custody to a relative or interested party, permanent or temporary custody to the Huron County Department of Job and Family Services with protective supervision of permanent planned living arrangements; that said complaint will heard before the Huron County Juvenile Court, 2 East Main St., Room 101, Norwalk, OH 44857 on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 9:30 amfor adjudicatory hearing; and Douglas Welton Newland is ordered to appear before said Court on said date and show cause why the complainant's prayer should not be granted.
You are hereby notified that:
 1. You are entitled to a lawyer in all proceedings in juvenile court. The court will appoint a lawyer or designate a county public defender to provide legal representation if you cannot afford a lawyer and meet certain requirements.
 2. Lindsey Ingram, who may be reached at 419-668-1616 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 p.m., is the employee designated by the Court to arrange for the prompt appointment of counsel for indigent persons. If you wish to be represented by a lawyer in this proceeding but believe you cannot afford one, YOU SHOULD CONTACT THIS PERSON AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
 3. If the court makes an adjudication of dependency, neglect, or abuse (finds that the allegations contained in the attached complaint are true) this may result in
 * Place the child in protective supervision;
 * Commit the child to the temporary custody of a public children services agency, a private child placing agency, either parent, a relative residing within or outside the state, or a probation officer for placement in a certified foster home, or in any other home approved by the court;
 * Award legal custody of the child to either parent or to any other person who, prior to the dispositional hearing, files a motion requesting legal custody of the child or is identified as a proposed legal custodian in a complaint or motion filed prior to the dispositional hearing by any party to the proceedings. A person identified in a complaint or motion filed by a party to the proceedings as a proposed legal custodian shall be awarded legal custody of the child only if the person identified signs a statement of understanding for legal custody that contains at least the following provisions:(a) That it is the intent of the person to become the legal custodian of the child and the person is able to assume legal responsibility for the care and supervision of the child;(b) That the person understands that legal custody of the child in question is intended to be permanent in nature and that the person will be responsible as the custodian for the child until the child reaches the age of majority. Responsibility as custodian for the child shall continue beyond the age of majority if, at the time the child reaches the age of majority, the child is pursuing a diploma granted by the board of education or other governing authority, successful completion of the curriculum of any high school, successful completion of an individualized education program developed for the student by any high school, or an age and schooling certificate. Responsibility beyond the age of majority shall terminate when the child ceases to continuously pursue such an education, completes such an education, or is excused from such an education under standards adopted by the state board of education, whichever occurs first.(c) That the parents of the child have residual parental rights, privileges, and responsibilities, including, but not limited to, the privilege of reasonable visitation, consent to adoption, the privilege to determine the child's religious affiliation, and the responsibility for support;(d) That the person understands that the person must be present in court for the dispositional hearing in order to affirm the person's intention to become legal custodian, to affirm that the person understands the effect of the custodianship before the court, and to answer any questions that the court or any parties to the case may have. * Commit the child to the permanent custody of a public children services agency or private child placing agency, if the court determines in accordance with division (E) of section 414 of the Revised Code that the child cannot be placed with one of the child's parents within a reasonable time or should not be placed with either parent and determines in accordance with division (D)(1) of section 2151.414 of the Revised Code that the permanent commitment is in the best interest of the child. If the court grants permanent custody under this division, the court, upon the request of any party, shall file a written opinion setting forth its findings of fact and conclusions of law in relation to the proceeding. The granting of permanently custody takes from the parent all parental rights, duties, privileges, and obligations, including the right to consent to an adoption of the child/ren.
 * Place the child in a planned permanent living arrangement with a public children services agency or private child placing agency, if a public children services agency or private child placing agency requests the court to place the child in a planned permanent living arrangement and if the court finds, by clear and convincing evidence, that a planned permanent living arrangement is in the best interest of the child, that the child is sixteen years of age or older, and that one of the following exists:(a) The child, because of physical, mental, or psychological problems or needs, is unable to function in a family-like setting and must remain in residential or institutional care now and for the foreseeable future beyond the date of the dispositional hearing held pursuant to section 2151.35 of the Revised Code.(b) The parents of the child have significant physical, mental, or psychological problems and are unable to care for the child because of those problems, adoption is not in the best interest of the child, as determined in accordance with division (D)(1) of section 2151.414 of the Revised Code, and the child retains a significant and positive relationship with a parent or relative.(c) The child has been counseled on the permanent placement options available to the child, and is unwilling to accept or unable to adapt to a permanent placement. * Order the removal from the child's home until further order of the court of the person who committed abuse as described in section 031 of the Revised Code against the child, who caused or allowed the child to suffer neglect as described in section 2151.03 of the Revised Code, or who is the parent, guardian, or custodian of a child who is adjudicated a dependent child and order any person not to have contact with the child or the child's siblings.
In testimony whereof I have here set my hand and affixed the seal of this Court this 4 May 2026.
TIMOTHY L. CARDWELLJudge and ex-officio Clerk ofthe Juvenile Court
May 6, 2026