IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WHITE COUNTY, ARKANSAS, JUVENILE DIVISION
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, PETITIONER
VS.
73JV-26-183
RHIANNON STAFFORD, PARENT
CHRIS NEAL, PUTATIVE FATHER, DEFENDANTS
E.G.S. DOB: 09/27/2026, FEMALE, JUVENILE, RESPONDENT
ADJUDICATION
WARNING ORDER
TO: Chris Neal and all others claiming parental rights.
Take notice that on September 29, 2026 a petition was filed by the Arkansas Department of Human Services in the Circuit Court, Juvenile Division, of White County, Arkansas, to have E.G.S., DOB: September 27, 2026 declared dependent-neglected. Such declaration could result in the juvenile’s continued removal from your custody and placement in the care of some suitable person, agency or institution.
A probable cause hearing on this matter is scheduled for October 24, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Justice Center, 2121 South Benton Street, Searcy, Arkansas. If you desire to be represented by an attorney, you should immediately contact your attorney so that an answer can be filed for you and he may appear with you at any hearing. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may obtain one by contacting Legal Services or requesting the Court to determine if you qualify for appointed counsel.
NOW, unless you appear and defend or otherwise respond within thirty days from the first date of publication of this notice, the Petition may be taken as confessed, and a decree entered and granted.
Sara Brown-Carlton
Circuit Clerk
By: Amanda Williams
Deputy Clerk
Date: 10/07/2026
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