In a recent government meeting, a petition for protective custody was authorized concerning a child currently in the care of parents Jacqueline Lomas and Dakota Harmon Duckworth. The court issued an emergency order to remove the child from their custody, placing the child under the care of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in a licensed foster placement.

The petition, submitted by CPS investigators Nastasia Thomas and Sarah Harvey, included a request for the court to take jurisdiction over the child and set the matter for adjudication. The court acknowledged the receipt of a proof of service indicating that both parents had been notified of the hearing and the removal order.

During the proceedings, a request for a jury trial was made by the parents, which the court agreed to schedule. The judge emphasized the importance of following legal protocols, particularly regarding the parents' rights in the probable cause hearing related to the child's removal.

CPS investigator Sarah Harvey confirmed her involvement in drafting the petition and provided details about the referral that initiated the case. The court proceedings highlighted the serious nature of the allegations and the urgency of ensuring the child's safety. Further hearings are expected as the case develops.