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Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2024-06-14
Type Pr Guardianship Minor
Docket 42 entries
Disposition disposed

Parties

Plaintiff Sullins, Tristan Jordan|Sullins, Cheri Renee
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Judge

Hon. Highley-Keutzer Julie Annette

Bates County (MO)

Missouri

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Docket Entries

  1. pp-Ltrs of Guardianship Petition for Appointment of Co-Guardians. Filed By: ALISON JADE DAVIS FLOURNOY On Behalf Of: TRISTAN JORDAN SULLINS, CHERI RENEE SULLINS
  2. orrespondence Sent to Children's Division
  4. xhibit Filed
  5. udge/Clerk - Note mailed certified copies of Letters to Co-Guardians
  6. trs of Guardianship Minor Issues Letters of Guardianship of Minor. -Annual Status Report due NOVEMBER 19 of each year. -Co-Guardians shall act independently.
  7. udgment Appt Gar for Minor Judgement Appointing Guardian of Minor. -$300.00 guardian ad litem fee shall be paid by Children's Division. -Co-Guardians may act independently.
  8. ound Recording Log Sheet
  9. rng Appntmnt Probate Held Appearances: Co-Petitioners with attorney Alison Jade Davis Flournoy; Minor by GAL Samantha Holt; Jade Shaffer, Children's Division; David Foster, Juvenile Office. -Evidence presented. -Court makes findings on the record. -Issued Letters of Guardianship of Minor. JAH Associated Entries: 09/05/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Associated Entries: 09/06/2024 - Hrng Appntmnt Probate Sched + Scheduled For: 11/19/2024; 11:00 AM; JULIE ANNETTE HIGHLEY-KEUTZER; Bates County Circuit Court
  11. otice of Court Hearing Sent Sent to Children's Division, Butler, Missouri, notice of hearing for November 19, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
  13. udge/Clerk - Note The notice of hearing sent to the parties for November 19, 2024, stated a start time of 2:11. The correct start time is 11:00 as per the Judge's docket entry.
  15. ertificate of Mailing Certificate of Mailing First Request for Admissions of Fact to Respondent; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ALISON JADE DAVIS FLOURNOY On Behalf Of: TRISTAN JORDAN SULLINS, CHERI RENEE SULLINS
  17. otice of Court Hearing Sent Sent to the parties notice of hearing for November 19, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
  19. rng Appntmnt Probate Sched Revised Event Information: New EventTime: 11:00:00; Associated Entries: 11/19/2024 - Hrng Appntmnt Probate Held + Scheduled For: 11/19/2024; 11:00 AM; JULIE ANNETTE HIGHLEY-KEUTZER; Bates County Circuit Court
  20. earing Continued/Rescheduled Appearances: Minor by GAL Samantha Holt; Co-Petitioners with attorney Alison Flournoy; Sara Spangler pro se; Jade Shaffer for Childrens Division. -Case started and then set for hearing on November 19, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. JAH Associated Entries: 06/17/2024 - Hrng Appntmnt Probate Sched Associated Entries: 11/19/2024 - Hrng Appntmnt Probate Held + Hearing Continued From: 09/05/2024; 1:30 PM Hrng for Appointment Probate
  21. xhibit Filed
  22. otice Sent to Sara Spangler a copy of the Court's denial of her request for continuance.
  23. rder - Denied The Court denies Sara Spangler's request for continuance from the current setting on September 5, 2024 @ 1:30 for hearing. The Court notes the length of time the underlying juvenile case has been pending, Ms. Spangler's lack of participation in services, her attempts to fire competent counsel and the overall lack of progress that she has made despite the services being offered to her towards the goal of reunification. As such, the Court intends to proceed with hearing on September 5, 2024 @ 1:30 p.m. JAH
  24. iling: Request for continuance of hearing from September 5 Filed By: SARA E SPANGLER
  25. nswer Filed Filed By: SARA E SPANGLER
  26. otice of Court Hearing Sent Sent notice of hearing to all parties
  27. ummons Personally Served Document ID - 24-PROB-80; Served To - SPANGLER, SARA E; Server - BATES COUNTY SHERIFF-BUTLER; Served Date - 22-JUL-24; Served Time - 16:50:00; Service Type - Sheriff Department; Reason Description - Served; Service Text - SERVED AT 203 SOUTH DELAWARE, BUTLER,MO
  28. ummons Personally Served Document ID - 24-PROB-70; Served To - MARTIN, SEAN DAVID; Server - SO DEKALB COUNTY - MAYSVILLE; Served Date - 03-JUL-24; Served Time - 13:58:00; Service Type - Sheriff Department; Reason Description - Served; Service Text - 1115 E PENCE RD, CAMERON, MO
  29. ertificate of Service Summons Return - Birth Father; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ALISON JADE DAVIS FLOURNOY On Behalf Of: TRISTAN JORDAN SULLINS, CHERI RENEE SULLINS
  30. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-PROB-80, for SPANGLER, SARA E. Summons issued for attorney for petitioners to retrieve, prepare the service package, and forward for service. If service is to be done through a special process server, appropriate motion must be filed and order must be entered by the Court prior to service. Otherwise, service must be done through the Sheriff's Office.
  31. equest Filed Summons Request on Natural Mother; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ALISON JADE DAVIS FLOURNOY On Behalf Of: TRISTAN JORDAN SULLINS, CHERI RENEE SULLINS
  32. ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: ALISON JADE DAVIS FLOURNOY
  33. onf Gar/Con Background Report Results of Criminal History Search; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ALISON JADE DAVIS FLOURNOY On Behalf Of: TRISTAN JORDAN SULLINS, CHERI RENEE SULLINS
  34. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-PROB-70, for MARTIN, SEAN DAVID. Summons issued for attorney for petitioners to retrieve, prepare the service package, and forward for service. If service is to be done through a special process server, appropriate motion must be filed and order must be entered by the Court prior to service. Otherwise, service must be done through the Sheriff's Office.
  35. rd Appt Guardian Ad Litem
  36. rng Appntmnt Probate Sched Associated Entries: 09/05/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Scheduled For: 09/05/2024; 1:30 PM; JULIE ANNETTE HIGHLEY-KEUTZER; Bates County Circuit Court
  37. R Costs Minor-w/costs-Assoc
  38. iling Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: ALISON JADE DAVIS FLOURNOY
  39. ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: ALISON JADE DAVIS FLOURNOY
  40. onf Gar/Con Background Report C.S. Confidential Background Report. Filed By: ALISON JADE DAVIS FLOURNOY On Behalf Of: TRISTAN JORDAN SULLINS, CHERI RENEE SULLINS
  41. onf Gar/Con Background Report T.S. Confidential Background Report. Filed By: ALISON JADE DAVIS FLOURNOY On Behalf Of: TRISTAN JORDAN SULLINS, CHERI RENEE SULLINS
  42. onfid Filing Info Sheet Filed Confidential Filing Sheet. Filed By: ALISON JADE DAVIS FLOURNOY On Behalf Of: TRISTAN JORDAN SULLINS, CHERI RENEE SULLINS

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