PUBLICATION FOR: PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE JUVENILE DEPARTMENT THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO JAMEL AHLE JAMES, alleged father of DOMINIK VOLENTIN RICHARDSON; DOB: 02/19/25; Cause No. 25-7-00574-1; A Dependency Petition was filed 05/12/25. AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: A Fact Finding Hearing will be held on this matter on: September 23rd at 2:30 p.m. at Pierce County Family and Juvenile Court, 5501 6th Avenue, Tacoma WA 98406. You are summoned to appear at the hearing on the date, time, and place set forth above. The court expects you to appear in person unless there are extenuating circumstances that prevent you from being able to do so. If appearing by zoom please use the below information and expect the court to inquire about the reasons for your appearance by zoom. Participate in this hearing by video at https://zoom.us/join or telephone at 253-215-8782 using Zoom Meeting ID 921 9561 1785, Passcode 444705. YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR CHILD IS DEPENDENT AS DEFINED IN RCW 13.34.030(6). THIS BEGINS A JUDICIAL PROCESS WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERMANENT LOSS OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER A DEPENDENCY ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency Petition, calls DCYF at 1-800-423-6246. To view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY.aspx. DATED this 7th day of August, 2025. By: ____________________________ MELINDA DANIA Deputy County Clerk PUBLISH --- August 20th, August 27th, and September 3rd, 2025. IPL0262889 Aug 20,27,Sep 3 2025