What is a permanency planning hearing?

It's a court hearing to set a long-term plan for a child's care, such as reunification or placement.

Where and when must Jessi-Lee Marie Smith appear?

At Prince William Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court on June 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM.

What if I cannot find the defendant to notify them?

The court issued an Order of Publication, which publishes notice in a newspaper when personal service isn't possible.

Public Hearing — Prince William (JJ140858-07-00)

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A permanency planning hearing has been scheduled in Prince William Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court regarding Justin-Lee Hunter Mendez. The defendant Jessi-Lee Marie Smith must appear by June 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM to protect their interests.

Key Takeaways

Permanency planning hearing scheduled
Defendant must appear by June 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Case involves Justin-Lee Hunter Mendez
Proceeding is in Prince William JDR District Court

Published: May 7, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Prince William
Case #: JJ140858-07-00

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What to do next

1
Appear at scheduled hearing
Defendant Jessi-Lee Marie Smith should appear at Prince William Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court on June 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM to protect interests.
2
Contact the court clerk
Call or visit the Prince William JDR Court clerk (Clerk: Pilar Barrera) before June 4, 2026 for location and procedure details.

Frequently asked questions

What is a permanency planning hearing?: It's a court hearing to set a long-term plan for a child's care, such as reunification or placement.
Where and when must Jessi-Lee Marie Smith appear?: At Prince William Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court on June 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM.
What if I cannot find the defendant to notify them?: The court issued an Order of Publication, which publishes notice in a newspaper when personal service isn't possible.

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Legal terms in this notice

permanency planning hearing: A court hearing to decide a long-term plan for a child's care and placement.
Order of Publication: A court order allowing notice to be published when a party cannot be personally located.

Full Notice Text

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316   PRINCE WILLIAM JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS DISTRICT COURT   Case No:JJ140858-07-00 Commonwealth of  Virginia, in re MENDEZ, JUSTIN-LEE HUNTER   The object of this suit is to:   CONDUCT A PERMANENCY PLANNING HEARING    It is ORDERED that the defendant JESSI-LEE MARIE SMITH  appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before June 4, 2026 2:00 PM DATE:April 14, 2026   Pilar Barrera   CLERK     May 7, 14, 21,28, 2026 AD#102068

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