STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE COUNTY OF DURHAM DISTRICT COURT DIVISION NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS RE: JUVENILE PETITION IN THE MATTER OF: S.W., A.B., and A.P. TO: Shalanda Bellinger, mother of a male juvenile born on or about March 02, 2017, in Durham County, Durham, North Carolina, a male juvenile born on or about August 27, 2018, in Durham County, Durham, North Carolina, and a female juvenile born on or about December 03, 2020, in Durham County, Durham, North Carolina. The juveniles are placed in the custody of Durham County Department of Social Services on March 16, 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 children 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 29th day of May 2026. PATRICK A. KUCHYT SENIOR ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY Durham County Government P. O. BOX 3508 DURHAM, NC 27702 PUBLISHED: _____________________________ IPL0345351 Jun 3,10,17 2026