PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF C
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6/24/2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF CRISP COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN THE INTEREST OF: O. M., a child DOB: 12/14/2022
SEX: F
CASE NUMBER:
040-26J-067
TO: ALEX STAFFORD, any putative or legal father of the above-named child.
Any other person(s) claiming a parental interest who appear to the court to be proper or necessary parties to the proceeding and to the above-named child.
AMENDED SUMMONS AND NOTICE
On March 19, 2026, a petition was filed in this court under the above style, seeking to terminate the parental rights of the parents of the above-named child.
THIS IS A SUMMONS REQUIRING YOU TO BE IN COURT. If you fail to come to court as required, you may be held in contempt of court and punished by imprisonment for up to twenty (20) days and/or a fine of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
NOW THEREFORE, unless otherwise ordered by this court, you, the party(s) named above, are hereby ORDERED and COMMANDED to be and appear on the date and time stated below, and to remain in attendance from hour to hour, day to day, month to month, year to year, and time to time, as said case may be continued, and until discharged by the court, and you are commanded to lay any and all business aside and to be and appear before the Juvenile Court of Crisp County, Georgia, located at The Crisp County Courthouse, 510 North 7th Street, Cordele, Crisp County, Georgia 31015 on the 16th day of September, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.., to answer the allegations of the aforementioned petition and to show cause why the above-named child(ren) and all parties named herein shall not be dealt with according to law. Any parent, guardian, legal custodian or any other person having physical custody or control of the above-named child(ren) is hereby commanded to ensure the above-named child(ren)’s presence in likewise manner at said date, time and place.
If you are served with this summons by publication as provided by law, you are likewise required to appear before this court at the above-stated date, time, and place to answer the allegations of the petition. A copy of the petition seeking termination of the parental rights of the parents of the above-named child(ren) may be obtained at the office of the Clerk of the Juvenile Court of Crisp County, Georgia, located at 510 North 7th Street, Cordele, Crisp County, Georgia 31015.
TO ANY BIOLOGICAL FATHER REQUIRED TO BE SERVED PURSUANT TO O.C.G.A. §15-11-283: Please be advised that any biological father who is not the legal father of the above-named child(ren) may lose all rights to the child(ren) named in the petition brought in the above-styled matter and will not be entitled to object to the termination of his rights to the child(ren) unless, within 30 days of receipt of this notice, he files a petition to legitimate the child(ren), AND a notice of the filing of the petition to legitimate with this court.
NOTICE OF EFFECT OF TERMINATION JUDGMENT
TO THE MOTHER, BIOLOGICAL FATHER AND LEGAL FATHER OF THE CHILD(REN) (IF ANY):
Georgia law provides that you can permanently lose your rights as a parent. A petition to terminate parental rights has been filed requesting the court to terminate your parental rights to your child. A copy of the petition to terminate parental rights is attached to this notice. A court hearing of your case has been scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on the 16th day of September 2026, at the Juvenile Court of Crisp County, Georgia, located at The Crisp County Courthouse, 510 North 7th Street, Cordele, Crisp County, Georgia 31015.
If you fail to appear, the court can terminate your rights in your absence. If the court at the trial finds that the facts set out in the petition to terminate parental rights are true and that termination of your rights will serve the best interests of your child, the court can enter a judgment ending your rights to your child. If the judgment terminates your parental rights, you will no longer have any rights to your child. This means that you will not have the right to visit, contact, or have custody of your child or make any decisions affecting your child or your child’s earnings or property. Your child will be legally freed to be adopted by someone else. Even if your parental rights are terminated:(1) You will still be responsible for providing financial support (child support payments) for your child’s care unless and until your child is adopted; and (2) Your child can still inherit from you unless and until your child is adopted.
This is a very serious matter. You should contact an attorney immediately so that you can be prepared for the court hearing. You have the right to hire an attorney and to have him or her represent you. If you cannot afford to hire an attorney, the court will appoint an attorney if the court finds that you are an indigent person. Whether or not you decide to hire an attorney, you have the right to attend the hearing of your case, to call witnesses on your behalf, and to question those witnesses brought against you. If you have any questions concerning this notice, you may call the telephone number of the clerk’s office which is 229-271-4726 Crisp.
WITNESS the Kristen W. Pack, Judge of said Court, this 18th day of June, 2026.
/s/TARA HAYSLIP
TARA HAYSLIP, Clerk
Juvenile Court of CRISP County, Georgia
Cordele Dispatch: June 24, 7/1, 7/8 and 7/15, 2026
040-26J-067
IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF CRISP COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN THE INTEREST OF: O. M., a child DOB: 12/14/2022
SEX: F
CASE NUMBER:
040-26J-067
TO: ALEX STAFFORD, any putative or legal father of the above-named child.
Any other person(s) claiming a parental interest who appear to the court to be proper or necessary parties to the proceeding and to the above-named child.
AMENDED SUMMONS AND NOTICE
On March 19, 2026, a petition was filed in this court under the above style, seeking to terminate the parental rights of the parents of the above-named child.
THIS IS A SUMMONS REQUIRING YOU TO BE IN COURT. If you fail to come to court as required, you may be held in contempt of court and punished by imprisonment for up to twenty (20) days and/or a fine of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
NOW THEREFORE, unless otherwise ordered by this court, you, the party(s) named above, are hereby ORDERED and COMMANDED to be and appear on the date and time stated below, and to remain in attendance from hour to hour, day to day, month to month, year to year, and time to time, as said case may be continued, and until discharged by the court, and you are commanded to lay any and all business aside and to be and appear before the Juvenile Court of Crisp County, Georgia, located at The Crisp County Courthouse, 510 North 7th Street, Cordele, Crisp County, Georgia 31015 on the 16th day of September, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.., to answer the allegations of the aforementioned petition and to show cause why the above-named child(ren) and all parties named herein shall not be dealt with according to law. Any parent, guardian, legal custodian or any other person having physical custody or control of the above-named child(ren) is hereby commanded to ensure the above-named child(ren)’s presence in likewise manner at said date, time and place.
If you are served with this summons by publication as provided by law, you are likewise required to appear before this court at the above-stated date, time, and place to answer the allegations of the petition. A copy of the petition seeking termination of the parental rights of the parents of the above-named child(ren) may be obtained at the office of the Clerk of the Juvenile Court of Crisp County, Georgia, located at 510 North 7th Street, Cordele, Crisp County, Georgia 31015.
TO ANY BIOLOGICAL FATHER REQUIRED TO BE SERVED PURSUANT TO O.C.G.A. §15-11-283: Please be advised that any biological father who is not the legal father of the above-named child(ren) may lose all rights to the child(ren) named in the petition brought in the above-styled matter and will not be entitled to object to the termination of his rights to the child(ren) unless, within 30 days of receipt of this notice, he files a petition to legitimate the child(ren), AND a notice of the filing of the petition to legitimate with this court.
NOTICE OF EFFECT OF TERMINATION JUDGMENT
TO THE MOTHER, BIOLOGICAL FATHER AND LEGAL FATHER OF THE CHILD(REN) (IF ANY):
Georgia law provides that you can permanently lose your rights as a parent. A petition to terminate parental rights has been filed requesting the court to terminate your parental rights to your child. A copy of the petition to terminate parental rights is attached to this notice. A court hearing of your case has been scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on the 16th day of September 2026, at the Juvenile Court of Crisp County, Georgia, located at The Crisp County Courthouse, 510 North 7th Street, Cordele, Crisp County, Georgia 31015.
If you fail to appear, the court can terminate your rights in your absence. If the court at the trial finds that the facts set out in the petition to terminate parental rights are true and that termination of your rights will serve the best interests of your child, the court can enter a judgment ending your rights to your child. If the judgment terminates your parental rights, you will no longer have any rights to your child. This means that you will not have the right to visit, contact, or have custody of your child or make any decisions affecting your child or your child’s earnings or property. Your child will be legally freed to be adopted by someone else. Even if your parental rights are terminated:(1) You will still be responsible for providing financial support (child support payments) for your child’s care unless and until your child is adopted; and (2) Your child can still inherit from you unless and until your child is adopted.
This is a very serious matter. You should contact an attorney immediately so that you can be prepared for the court hearing. You have the right to hire an attorney and to have him or her represent you. If you cannot afford to hire an attorney, the court will appoint an attorney if the court finds that you are an indigent person. Whether or not you decide to hire an attorney, you have the right to attend the hearing of your case, to call witnesses on your behalf, and to question those witnesses brought against you. If you have any questions concerning this notice, you may call the telephone number of the clerk’s office which is 229-271-4726 Crisp.
WITNESS the Kristen W. Pack, Judge of said Court, this 18th day of June, 2026.
/s/TARA HAYSLIP
TARA HAYSLIP, Clerk
Juvenile Court of CRISP County, Georgia
Cordele Dispatch: June 24, 7/1, 7/8 and 7/15, 2026
040-26J-067