IN THE FIFTH DISTRICT JUVENILE COURT
WASHINGTON COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
STATE OF UTAH in the interest of B.L., DOB 07/08/2012 and T.H., DOB 01/28/2014
Judge Michael F. Leavitt / Case Nos. 1142962 and 1226780
THIRTY (30) DAY SUMMONS
THE STATE OF UTAH TO: LAURALEE KAY LANCE
The State of Utah has filed an Amended Verified Petition, which is on file with the clerk of the above court, 206 West Tabernacle, Suite 100, St. George, Utah 84770, telephone number (435) 986-5730. A proceeding concerning the minors, B.L., DOB 07/08/2012 and T.H., DOB 01/28/2014, is pending in the above court, and an adjudication will be made.
There will be a mediation on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. (by Zoom), a pretrial hearing on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. (via Webex) and a trial (in person) on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. on the State’s Amended Verified Petition before Judge Michael F. Leavitt, Fifth District Juvenile Court, located at 206 West Tabernacle, Courtroom 2C, St. George, Utah 84770. Please contact the Court for the Webex and Zoom links.
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the petition and appear at the above-noticed trial. Within 30 days after this Summons is published, you are required to file your written answer with the clerk of the Court at the above address, and you must mail or deliver a copy of your written answer to the Office of the Guardian ad Litem, 206 West Tabernacle, #175, St. George, Utah 84770, and to the Office of the Attorney General, 33 North 100 West, Suite 350, St. George, Utah, 84770.
If you fail to comply with this Summons, the State’s petition will be deemed admitted and will be adjudicated based upon your default, and the children will be placed in the custody of DCFS.
You are entitled to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, you should complete the application for appointment of an attorney available at the Juvenile Court at the above address, and if you qualify, an attorney will be appointed to you. The Court has appointed a guardian ad litem to represent the children.
Dated this 27th day of October 2025
/s/Alyssa Anderson, Assistant Attorney General
Pub#11789238
Published
October 30, November 6, 13, 20, 2025
The Spectrum
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