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Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2022-11-14
Type Pr Guardian/conserv Minor
Docket 69 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Hostetler, Elizabeth|Garrison, Jessie
Defendant Hostetler, Caroline
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Judge

Hon. Krohn Matthew M

Grundy County (MO)

Missouri

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Docket Entries

  1. udge Assigned
  2. eceived of: GAL FEES PAID BY NFA. RECEIPT MAILED TO NFA AS REQUESTED.
  4. earing/Trial Cancelled Associated Entries: 02/07/2023 - Hrng Appntmnt Probate Sched Scheduled For: 03/27/2023; 9:30 AM; MATTHEW M KROHN; Mercer
  6. robate Ord Close File Misc
  7. rder for Term Gdn/Cons ORDER TERMINATING MINOR EMERGENCY GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP
  9. orrespondence Filed Letter to the Judge; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TARA L WALKER
  11. orrespondence Sent NOTICE OF ENTRY MAILED TO ELI HOSTETLER AND MARY HOSTETLER.
  12. rder February 23, 2023 The Court takes up Petitioner's Motion to Dismiss or to Terminate this guardianship as to status. The Court is in receipt of Mrs. Walker's letter and report to the court dated February 9, 2023, which is quite favorable to the court ordering that Caroline be returned to live with her parents. The guardian ad litem's report is much appreciated and is helpful, but her position on the pending motion to terminate is not contained in her letter and report. The Court duly notes that a hearing is scheduled to take up the Motion to Terminate the guardianship on March 27, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. However, if the Court receives a written filing that clearly indicates the minor child's position on the Motion to Terminate, as well as Mrs. Walker's position, the Court will decide whether there needs to be a hearing on March 27th or whether the Court should enter an order terminating the guardianship. In addition, the court hereby orders that the natural parents Eli L. Hostetler and Mary E. Hostetler either directly pay the sum of $450 to Tara Walker, whose address is P.O. Box 457, Trenton, MO 64683, or to the Court, whose address is Circuit Clerk's Office, 802 E. Main St., Princeton, MO 64673, which then the Court will release to Mrs. Walker. These fees are for the legal services she performed at the request of the Court and for the benefit of the minor child by representing the minor child's legal interests. Clerk to notify the natural parents by a Notice of Entry of this docket entry. IT IS SO ORDERED. MMK
  14. udge/Clerk - Note LETTER AND DOCUMENTATION FROM ATTORNEY WALKER FORWARDED TO JUDGE KROHN.
  16. orrespondence Filed Letter to the Judge; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TARA L WALKER
  18. otice of Court Hearing Sent NOTICE OF ENTRY MAILED TO ELI HOSTETLER AND MARY HOSTETLER.
  20. rng Appntmnt Probate Sched Associated Entries: 03/22/2023 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled Scheduled For: 03/27/2023; 9:30 AM; MATTHEW M KROHN; Mercer
  21. vailable/Conflict Dates Filed Available Dates; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TARA L WALKER
  23. vailable/Conflict Dates Filed available dates; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JESSIE GARRISON On Behalf Of: ELIZABETH HOSTETLER
  25. rder for Continuance Associated Entries: 02/02/2023 - Motion for Continuance +
  26. earing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 01/20/2023 - Hrng Appntmnt Probate Sched Hearing Continued From: 02/08/2023; 9:00 AM Hrng for Appointment Probate
  27. roposed Order Filed Order; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TARA L WALKER
  28. otion for Continuance Motion for Continuance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TARA L WALKER Associated Entries: 02/03/2023 - Order for Continuance
  29. orrespondence Filed EMAIL REGARDING PETITIONER'S MOTION TO DISMISS Filed By: JESSIE GARRISON
  30. otion to Dismiss Motion to Dismiss; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JESSIE GARRISON On Behalf Of: ELIZABETH HOSTETLER
  31. ubpoena Served GRUNDY COUNTY SHERIFF FILES RETURN. TONI HAMILTON WAS SERVED 01/26/23.
  32. ubpoena Served GRUNDY COUNTY SHERIFF FILES RETURN. JACOB HOSTETLER WAS SERVED.
  33. ubpoena Issued
  34. ubpoena Issued
  35. ubpoena Requested subpoena request; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JESSIE GARRISON On Behalf Of: ELIZABETH HOSTETLER
  36. ubpoena Requested subpoena request; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JESSIE GARRISON On Behalf Of: ELIZABETH HOSTETLER
  37. otice of Court Hearing Sent NOTICE OF ENTRY MAILED TO ELI HOSTETLER AND MARY HOSTETLER.
  38. rng Appntmnt Probate Sched Associated Entries: 02/03/2023 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 02/08/2023; 9:00 AM; MATTHEW M KROHN; Mercer
  39. earing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 11/22/2022 - Hrng Appntmnt Probate Sched Hearing Continued From: 01/24/2023; 10:00 AM Hrng for Appointment Probate
  40. rder for Continuance NOW ON THIS 20TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2023, THE COURT TAKES UP THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM'S MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE AND THE COURT FINDING SAID MOTION TO BE MADE FOR GOOD AND JUST CAUSE, HEREBY CONTINUES TO FEBRUARY 8, 2023 AT 9:00 A.M. IT IS SO ORDERED. (MMK/jh) Associated Entries: 01/19/2023 - Motion for Continuance +
  41. roposed Order Filed Order; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TARA L WALKER
  42. otion for Continuance Motion for Continuance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TARA L WALKER Associated Entries: 01/20/2023 - Order for Continuance +
  43. atisfaction of Judgment Filed Satisfaction of Judgment; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TARA L WALKER Associated Entries: 11/17/2022 - Order Allowing Fees - Atty +
  44. otice of Court Hearing Sent NOTICE OF HEARING MAILED TO NMO AND NFA.
  45. otc to Respondent
  46. udge/Clerk - Note THREE (3) CERTIFIED COPIES OF EMERGENCY LETTERS MAILED TO ATTORNEY GARRISON'S OFFICE.
  47. mergency/Temp Letters
  48. rng Appntmnt Probate Sched Associated Entries: 01/20/2023 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 01/24/2023; 10:00 AM; MATTHEW M KROHN; Mercer
  49. vailable/Conflict Dates Filed available dates; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JESSIE GARRISON On Behalf Of: ELIZABETH HOSTETLER
  50. udge/Clerk - Note Copy of Order Appointing Attorney for Respondent, Judge's Docket Entry and Order and Judgment mailed to NFA and NMO.
  51. rder Allowing Fees - Atty MINOR'S ATTORNEY TARA WALKER IS GRANTED JUDGMENT FOR REASONABLE ATTORNEY FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $375.00 TO BE PAID BY PETITIONER. Associated Entries: 12/15/2022 - Satisfaction of Judgment Filed +
  52. rd Appt Temporary Gar/Con Elizabeth Hostetler is appointed emergency guardian ad litem, emergency conservator ad litem for the minor.
  53. udge/Clerk - Note Petitioner appears with her attorney Jessie Garrison. Respondent Caroline Hostetler appears with her Guardian ad Litem, attorney Tara Walker. Respondent's parents, Eli Hostetler and Mary Hostetler appear as self-represented litigants. Toni Hamilton from the 3rd Circuit Juvenile office is present to observe the proceedings. A victim's advocate, Ms. Childress, is also present to observe the proceedings and offer support for Respondent. Several Amish friends and others from the Hostetler's community are alos present. Ms. Garrison requests that the Court excuse from the court room anyone who is not a necessary party to these proceedings given that a juvenile and minor child is involved and due to the sensitive nature of the allegations and proceedings. The Court asks those folks, except the parents, to exit the court room. All such persons comply. Court asks if Petitioner is ready to take up the Petition for Emergency Guardianship. Ms. Garrison states Petitioner is ready as do others present. Evidence is adduced by Petitioner and she rests. Evidence is adduced by Mr. and Mrs. Hostetler and they rest. Ms. Walker requests some additional time, given that she was appointed today, to be able to research some unique issues presented by this case. She further requests some more time to be able to submit a written recommendation, if she feels she able to do so, given the available information at this time. Without objection, the Court grants Ms. Walker's request. The Court takes this matter under advisement to allow Ms. Walker to submit a recommendation in writing, and to give due consideration of the legal issues presented. Given that Mrs. Walker was appointed by the Court to represent Respondent shortly before this hearing, the Court waives the requirement that Mrs. Walker visit with Respondent prior to the heairng and for good cause in accordance with Section 475.075.4 RSMo. SO ORDERED. MMK Filed By: MATTHEW M KROHN
  54. rder Appointing Counsel Attorney Tara Walker is appointed to represent the respondent.
  55. orrespondence Filed Letter to Judge; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TARA L WALKER
  56. ound Recording Log Sheet
  57. rng Appntmnt Probate Held Associated Entries: 11/15/2022 - Hrng Appntmnt Probate Sched Scheduled For: 11/16/2022; 10:00 AM; MATTHEW M KROHN; Mercer
  58. onsent Filed Amended Consent w Signature. Filed By: JESSIE GARRISON On Behalf Of: ELIZABETH HOSTETLER
  59. rng Appntmnt Probate Sched Associated Entries: 11/16/2022 - Hrng Appntmnt Probate Held Scheduled For: 11/16/2022; 10:00 AM; MATTHEW M KROHN; Mercer
  60. roposed Order Filed Proposed order granting temporary guardianship. Filed By: JESSIE GARRISON
  61. mended Filing request for appointment of guardian. Filed By: JESSIE GARRISON On Behalf Of: ELIZABETH HOSTETLER
  62. R Costs Minor-w/costs-Assoc
  63. iling Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: JESSIE GARRISON
  64. ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: JESSIE GARRISON
  65. otion for Appointment of GAL Request for Emergency GAL appointment. Filed By: JESSIE GARRISON On Behalf Of: ELIZABETH HOSTETLER
  66. xhibit Filed Exhibit A natural parents information. Filed By: JESSIE GARRISON
  67. onsent Filed Exhibit B consent to serve. Filed By: JESSIE GARRISON
  68. pp-Ltrs Grdnshp/Consrhp Application for guardianship. Filed By: JESSIE GARRISON
  69. otion for Appointment of GAL Request for GAL. Filed By: JESSIE GARRISON

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