What happens at the June 17–18, 2026 hearing?

The court will consider the amended motion for permanent custody and hear testimony that may determine custody of the child.

Do I need a lawyer for this juvenile court custody hearing?

Yes; any party is entitled to counsel, and the court will appoint one if you are indigent upon request.

What if I cannot find the listed parents or custodian?

The notice indicates the parties were unable to be found; the court can proceed and may grant permanent custody in their absence.

Court Notice — 602 Seventh Street, Portsmouth, Ohio (24AND0016)

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Permanent custody

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A motion filed April 27, 2026 seeks permanent custody of A.R. (born 05/23/2014) to Scioto County Children Services; a hearing is scheduled June 17–18, 2026 at Scioto County Juvenile Court and parents/former custodian must attend or risk losing parental rights.

Key Takeaways

Hearing dates: June 17 and June 18, 2026 at 9:00 A.M.
Permanent custody sought by Scioto County Children Services
Failure to appear may result in loss of parental rights
Parents and former custodian were unable to be located

Deadline · Hearing Date

June 17, 2026

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Published

May 20, 2026 · today

What to do next

1
Attend the hearing
Appear at Scioto County Juvenile Court, 602 Seventh Street, Portsmouth, Ohio on June 17 and June 18, 2026 at 9:00 A.M.
2
Request legal representation
Contact Scioto County Juvenile Court at (740) 355-8306 before the hearing to request appointment of counsel if you cannot afford one.
3
Notify the court of updated contact information
If you are Victoria Nerone, Michael Brown, or Emma Brown, provide current address or phone to the Juvenile Court so you receive notifications before June 17, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What happens at the June 17–18, 2026 hearing?: The court will consider the amended motion for permanent custody and hear testimony that may determine custody of the child.
Do I need a lawyer for this juvenile court custody hearing?: Yes; any party is entitled to counsel, and the court will appoint one if you are indigent upon request.
What if I cannot find the listed parents or custodian?: The notice indicates the parties were unable to be found; the court can proceed and may grant permanent custody in their absence.

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Legal terms in this notice

Permanent custody: A court order granting full and ongoing legal and physical custody to an agency, ending parental rights.
Adjudicated dependent child: A child found by the court to lack proper parental care or supervision and in need of protection.
Indigent: A person who lacks financial resources to hire a lawyer and may receive a court-appointed attorney.

Full Notice Text

IN THE MATTER OF: A.R. (d.o.b. 05/23/2014) CASE NO. 24AND0016 ADJUDICATED DEPENDENT CHILD LEGAL NOTICE VICTORIA NERONE, mother of the child, whose last known address is 2441 Anderson Station Road, Apt. 9A, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601, MICHAEL BROWN, father of the child, whose last known address is 1725 Logan Street, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662, and EMMA BROWN, former custodian of the child, whose last known address is 1725 Logan Street, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662 and have been unable to be found, are hereby notified that that on April 27, 2026, an AMENDED MOTION FOR PERMANENT CUSTODY was filed requesting that the permanent custody of said child be vested in Scioto County Children Services (SCCS). VICTORIA NERONE, MICHAEL BROWN, and EMMA BROWN are further notified that a hearing on said motion will be held in the Scioto County Juvenile Court, 602 Seventh Street, Portsmouth, Ohio, on June 17, 2026 at 9:00 A.M., and June 18, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. and that they are required to attend. Any Court action can have an effect on parental rights and responsibilities. ABSENT OBJECTIONS AND TESTIMONY FROM YOU, THE COURT MAY GRANT PERMANENT CUSTODY OF YOUR CHILDREN TO SCCS AFTER PRESENTATION OF TESTIMONY. THE GRANTING OF PERMANENT CUSTODY PERMANENTLY DIVESTS THE PARENTS OF THEIR PARENTAL RIGHTS. Any party is entitled to counsel in all proceedings in Juvenile Court. If a party is indigent, the Court will appoint counsel to provide legal representation upon request thereof. Contact Juvenile Court at (740) 355-8306. DATED: May 18, 2026 JUDGE REBECCA L. BENNETT SCIOTO COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT JUVENILE DIVISION PDT-461932 05-20;2026