STATE OF INDIANA          IN THE MARION SUPERIOR COURT    COUNTY OF MARION       CAUSE NO.:  49D10-2501-JC-000198   IN THE MATTER OF: LC - DOB 12/3/2024 A CHILD ALLEGED TO BE A CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES AND BRITTANIE CROUSORE (MOTHER) ROBERT L PATTERSON, III (ALLEGED FATHER) AND ANY UNKNOWN ALLEGED FATHERS   SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION & NOTICE OF CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES HEARING   TO: Robert L Patterson, III and Any Unknown Alleged Father Whereabouts unknown   NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the above noted parent whose whereabouts are unknown, as well as Any Unknown Alleged Fathers, whose whereabouts are also unknown, that the Indiana Department of Child Services has filed its Verified Petition Alleging the child to be in Need of Services, in accordance with I.C. 31-34-9-3, and that an adjudication hearing has been scheduled with the Court. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that a hearing has been scheduled regarding these matters in the Marion Superior Court a(n) Trial Hearing on 12/16/2025 at 9:00 AM. • Pursuant to Administrative Rule 14, arrangements have been made for you to participate in this hearing by phone or video. You will receive instructions prior to the hearing instructing you on how to participate in the hearing. It is your responsibility to provide your Family Case Manager with a working phone number. YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to participate telephonically or by video for this hearing. You should not appear in person. The scheduled Factfinding Hearing on December 16, 2025, at 9:00 AM will be conducted virtually via WebEx; use the information below to attend. Video attendance is preferred when possible, but telephonic appearance is acceptable. Exhibits shall be e-filed 48 hours prior to hearing. Exhibits should be pre-marked as Pet. or Resp. & comply with the Indiana Rules on Access to Court Records or be subject to being stricken. Go to www.webex.com to enter your meeting number and password or use the toll-free number below to join by phone. Please join the hearing five (5) minutes before your hearing is scheduled to begin. You will be admitted to the hearing room once the Court is ready to begin. Meeting number (access code): 2347 435 5178 Meeting password: 49D10MAG2 (49310624 from phones) Join by phone 1-844-992-4726-toll free https://mscourts.webex.com/mscourts/j.phpMTID=m868826f16f336495e610d7510f945c8c At said hearing, the Court will consider the Petition and evidence thereon and will render its decision as to whether the above named minor child is child in need of services and shall enter adjudication accordingly. Your failure to participate after lawful notice will be deemed as your default and waiver to be present at said hearing. UPON ENTRY OF SAID ADJUDICATION, A DISPOSITIONAL HEARING will be held in which the Court will consider (1) Alternatives for the care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child; (2) The necessity, nature, and extent of your participation in the program of care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child; and (3) Your financial responsibility for any services provided for the parent, guardian or custodian of the child including child support. YOU MUST RESPOND by appearing virtually or by an attorney within thirty (30) days after the last publication of this notice, and in the event you fail to do so, an adjudication on said petition, judgment by default may be entered against you, or the court may proceed in your absence, without further notice. Clerk Scott Probert, 36934-49 Attorney, Indiana Department of Child Services 4160 N Keystone Ave Indianapolis, IN 46205 (INI - 10/8, 10/15, 10/22/25 - 00011733309)                 hspaxlp