NOTICE TO:

NOTICE TO: Respondent, Jordan Byrd, the State of Tennessee, Department of Children's Services has filed a PETITON FOR DEPENDENCY AND NEGLECT AND FOR FINDING OF SEVERE ABUSE in regard to the minor child K.J.B., born on 11/15/2018. It further appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. You are hereby ORDERED to appear in the Juvenile Court of Rutherford Cunty, Tennessee located at 1710 South Church Street, Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37130, on the 6th day of April 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to personally answer the PETITION. Failing to appear for the hearing on this date and time, without good cause, pursuant to the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure and the Tennessee Rules of Juvenile Practice and Procedure, will result in the loss of your right to contest the petition. You may view and obtain a copy of the Petition and any other subsequently filed legal documents at the Rutherford County Juvenile Court Clerk's Office. (NOTE: YOU MUST HAVE AT LEAST 5 DAYS AFTER THE LAST DATE THAT PUBLICATION RUENS FOR AN ANSWER PERIOD FOR D&N PURSUANT TO T.C.A. §§ 21-1-203 and 204 and Tenn. R. Juv. Pr. And Pro. 103(c)(3). December 9, 16, 23, 30 2025 LOKR0419561