STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE COUNTY OF DURHAM DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO. NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS RE: JUVENILE PETITION IN THE MATTER OF: H.F. TO: Shannon West and Ricky Ferrell, parents of a male juvenile born on or about October 13, 2025, in Durham County, Durham, North Carolina, and placed in the custody of Durham County Department of Social Services on January 28, 2026. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile Petition alleging Abuse, Neglect, and/or Dependency has been filed by the Durham County Department of Social Services for the purpose of adjudicating the above-named minor child as an abused, neglected, and/or dependent child. You must prepare and file with the Clerk of the Superior Court of Durham County a defense to the petition within thirty (30) days of the first date of publication (written below). You must also serve a copy of the answer to the petitioner's attorney (address below). Your parental rights to the juvenile could be terminated by failing to participate in these proceedings. You are entitled to attend any hearing affecting your parental rights. You are entitled to have an attorney appointed by the court if you cannot afford one, provided that you request an attorney at or before the time of the hearing. You may contact the Durham County Clerk of Superior Court immediately to request counsel. This is the 7th day of April 2026. PATRICK A. KUCHYT SENIOR ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY Durham County Government P.O. BOX 3508 DURHAM, NC 27702 PUBLISHED: _____________________________ IPL0329448 Apr 9,16,23 2026