Chest. Cnty. Ct. Comm. Plea. R. 15.4A

As amended through February 1, 2024
Rule 15.4A - Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights
(1)Citation. When a petition for involuntary termination of parental rights is filed, the Clerk shall issue to the parent(s) whose rights may be terminated a citation to show cause why the prayer of the petition should not be granted. The citation shall be made returnable no sooner than twenty (20) days after the date of issuance, unless ordered by the Court.
(2)Notification by the Clerk. The Clerk shall promptly send, by first class mail, a certified copy of all decrees terminating parental rights to the last known address of the person whose parental rights have been terminated or to his/her attorney of record. For this purpose, the petitioner or his/her attorney shall provide the Clerk with the last known address of the person whose rights have been terminated. The Clerk shall enter the mailing of such notice on the docket.

Chest. Cnty. Ct. Comm. Plea. R. 15.4A