LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CHAMPAIGN

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, OHIO DOMESTIC RELATIONS-JUVENILE-PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 2025 JC 08 IN THE MATTER OF: PRESLEE SMITH ALLEGED ABUSED/DEPENDENT CHILD TO: Unknown alleged father of PRESLEE SMITH, current address unknown The Champaign County Department of Job and Family Services (CCDJFS) has filed an Abuse and Dependency Complaint for temporary custody of Preslee Smith, or in the alternative temporary custody to a relative with protective supervision to CCDJFS in the above-named case. CCDJFS states that you and your whereabouts are unknown. You are being made a party to this matter. Preslee Smith was born 2/14/2025 The child's biological mother is Brittany Smith The purpose of the Complaint is to adjudicate the child to be an abused and dependent child and grant temporary custody to a relative or CCDJFS. If the relative or CCDJFS is granted temporary custody, they will have legal custody of the child subject, however, to it being terminated at any time at the discretion of the Court. If you want an attorney but are unable to pay for one, the Court may find you indigent and then appoint an attorney for you. You will, however, be charged a $25.00 fee if you apply for an attorney. The hearing on the Complaint will be held on June 17, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. You are directed to appear at that time, if you wish to participate. BRETT A. GILBERT, Judge LORI L. REISINGER, Judge May 23, 2025 Order# 90207887