Superior Court of Washington, County of Benton Juvenile Court Dependency of: CHARLIZE ELIZABETH BETZEN, DOB: 01/30/2026 No: 26-7-00046-03 Notice and Summons by Publication (Dependency)(SMPB) (Optional Use) To: STRATTON EPPERSON Alleged Father: To: To Whom It May Concern/Unknowns A Dependency Petition was filed on February 24, 2026. A Fact-Finding hearing will be held on this matter on: July 7, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. at Benton County Juvenile Justice Center, 5606 W. Canal Place, Kennewick, WA 99336. 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, call DCYF at (509) 585-3000. To view information about your rights, including right to a lawyer, go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY Dated: May 21, 2026. NICHOLAS W. BROWN Attorney General BRYAN OVENS,WSBA #32901 IPL0343717 May 27,Jun 3,10 2026