Mother notified of hearings regarding child custody due to abuse allegations.
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Portsmouth
- Case #
- 26AND0008
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Attend the hearings
Make sure to attend the adjudication hearing on March 2, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
- 2
Contact Juvenile Court
Call Juvenile Court at (740) 355-8306 for any questions or concerns.
- 3
Consider legal representation
If you cannot afford an attorney, request the court to appoint one for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the custody notice?
- The case number is 26AND0008.
- When is the adjudication hearing scheduled?
- The adjudication hearing is on March 2, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
- Where will the hearings take place?
- The hearings will be held at Scioto County Juvenile Court, 602 7th Street, Portsmouth.
- What should I do if I need legal representation?
- If you are indigent, request the court to appoint counsel for you.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE MATTER OF: CASE NO. 26AND0008 B. S. (d.o.b. 06/12/2011) ALLEGED DEPENDENT CHILD BETH SPEARS, mother of the child, whose last known address is 1125 Kent Street, Apt. 10F, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662 is HEREBY NOTIFIED that on January 27, 2026, Scioto County Children Services ("SCCS") filed a Complaint alleging that said child is abused, neglected, and/or dependent and requesting the temporary emergency custody of said child. BETH SPEARS, is further notified that an adjudication hearing will be held on, March 02, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. and a disposition hearing will be held on March 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Scioto County Juvenile Court, 602 7th Street, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662 and that she is required to attend. ANY COURT ACTION CAN HAVE AN EFFECT ON PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. AN ADJUDICATION THAT THE CHILD IS ABUSED, NEGLECTED, OR DEPENDENT MAY RESULT IN AN ORDER OF TEMPORARY CUSTODY THAT WILL CAUSE THE REMOVAL OF THE CHILD FROM THE LEGAL CUSTODY OF THE PARENT/CUSTODIAN UNTIL THE COURT TERMINATES THE ORDER OF TEMPORARY CUSTODY OR 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: February 18, 2026 JUDGE REBECCA L. BENNETT SCIOTO COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT JUVENILE DIVISION PDT-422110 02-21;2026Related Notices
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