View original fileIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF CLARK COUNTY, ARKANSAS, JUVENILE DIVISION
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, PLAINTIFF
VS.
CASE NO. 10JV-26-45
KHA’DEIDRA GILBERT, PARENT, SAM IVORY, PARENT, DEFENDANTS
ELIJAH GILBERT, MALE, DOB 04/11/2026, JUVENILE, RESPONDENT
ORDER FOR SERVICE BY
WARNING ORDER
ON KHA’DEIDRA GILBERT
On this day of July 2026, the above-entitled cause of action is presented to the Court upon a Motion for Service as Directed by Court.
Based upon the verified motion, the Court, noting the best interests, welfare, health and safety, case plan and appropriate statutory provisions, does hereby FIND, ORDER, ADJUDGE AND DECREE:
1. This court possesses jurisdiction of the parties and the subject matter before it.
2. Pursuant to paragraph (g)(4) of Rule 4 of the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure,
service shall be made by publication of this order, published weekly for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper having general circulation in the county where the action is filed. Additionally, the clerk shall conspicuously post this order for a continuous period of thirty (30) days at the courthouse of the county where the action is filed. Proof of service shall be had as set out in paragraphs (g)(3)(A)-(D) of Rule 4 of the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure.
3. Kha’Deidra Gilbert shall take notice that on April 15, 2026, the juvenile E. G., MALE, DOB 04/11/2026, was adjudicated dependent-neglected based on a petition was filed on July 21, 2026, by the Arkansas Department of Human Services. An Adjudication Hearing in this matter will be held on August 31, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. on relief sought by the Arkansas Department of Human Services at the Clark County Courthouse, Arkadelphia, 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 appoint you an attorney.
4. If a last known address is known, the Arkansas Department of Human Services shall
mail a copy of the petition or motion and a copy of this order to Kha’Deidra Gilbert by certified mail, addressed to the person to be served with a return receipt requested and delivery restricted to the addressee or the agent of the addressee.
5. Kha’Deidra Gilbert shall take notice that unless you appear and defend or otherwise respond within thirty (30) days from the first date of publication of this notice, the Petition may be taken as confessed, and a decree entered and granted, or you may be otherwise barred from asserting your interest in this matter.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Signed electronically under separate cover by:
The Honorable Blake Batson
Prepared by:
Pamela Davis
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Arkansas Department of Human Services
Office of Chief Counsel
115 Stover Lane
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Office phone: 501-363-6383
Pamela.k.davis@dhs.arkansas.gov
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