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FiledD.C. Superior Court03/19/2021 13:32PMClerk of the CourtSUPERIOR COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAFAMILY DIVISIONDOMESTIC RELATIONS BRANCHWALTER JONESv.NALO AYANNA ERVIN,andMICHAEL TAYLOR:::::::::::Case No. 2020 DRB 001817Judge Carmen G. McLeanORDER GRANTING MOTION TO SERVE BY POSTINGOR PUBLICATION AND SETTING STATUS HEARINGOn March 10, 2021, Plaintiff Walter Jones file a Motion for Service by Posting orPublication. In the motion, Mr. Jones documented his efforts to identify, locate, and serveDefendant Michael Taylor in this matter, which included sending certified mail to Mr. Taylor’smother and requesting that a mutual acquaintance give Mr. Jones’ telephone number to Mr.Taylor. Mr. Jones was advised that Mr. Taylor declined.1 Mr. Jones was last able to make contactwith Mr. Taylor in 2011. Despite his recent efforts, Mr. Jones was unable to locate Mr. Taylor.The Court concludes that, based on Mr. Jones’ motion, he has made a diligent effort tolocate and serve Mr. Taylor and has met the requirements to complete service by an alternativemethod. See D.C. SCR-Dom. Rel. Rule 4(c)(3)-(4), (f), and (g); D.C. Code Sections 13-336, 13338, 13-340; see generally Bearstop v. Bearstop, 377 A.2d 405, 408 (D.C. 1977) (Plaintiff mustexhaust all fruitful bases “for further inquiry by one truly bent on learning the presentwhereabouts of the defendant”). The Court now issues this order authorizing Mr. Jones to serve1It is unclear if Mr. Taylor declined to take the phone number or declined to call Mr. Jones.1
process on Mr. Taylor by posting the following order in the Clerk’s Office of the FamilyDivision of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.The Court will also set this matter for a Status Hearing on May 18, 2021. Mr. Jones mustfile an Affidavit in Support of Default and Compliance with the Servicemembers Relief Act onor before May 12, 2021. If he needs assistance in doing so he may contact the Family Court’sSelf-Help Center at (202) 879-0096 or the Family Law Assistance Network (“FLAN”) at (202)844-5428 or flan@dcbar.org, or go online to www.lawhelp.org/dc for legal information andresources.Accordingly, it is this 19th day of March 2021, herebyORDERED, that the parties shall appear for a remote (by video or phone) Status Hearingon May 18, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. The hearing may continue until 3:00 p.m. Instructions for how toparticipate in the hearing by phone or video are attached. Also attached is information regardingremote locations you may be able to use for access to Internet or computers.Should you encounter any difficulties on the day of the hearing, please emailJudgeMcLeanChambers@dcsc.gov. Failure to appear may result in the issuance of a default, adismissal, or sanctions. If any party has an immovable conflict on the new date, please contactJudgeMcLeanChambers@dcsc.gov. It is furtherORDERED, that, on or before May 12, 2021, the parties shall submit evidence theywould like the Court to consider by email to JudgeMcLeanChambers@dcsc.gov. The email mustcopy (cc) the other party and include the case number in the email subject line. It is furtherORDERED, that Plaintiff Walter Jones’ Motion to Serve by Publication or Posting, filedMarch 10, 2021, is GRANTED. It is further2
ORDERED, that, on or before May 12, 2021, Mr. Jones shall file a completed Affidavitin Support of Default and Compliance with the Servicemembers Relief Act. The Affidavit can befound at https://www.dccourts.gov/services/forms. Mr. Jones can file the completed Affidavit byemailing the document to FamilyCourtCIC@dcsc.gov. It is furtherORDERED, that the Clerk’s Office of the Family Court of the Superior Court of theDistrict of Columbia shall post the following Order in its office and on the Court’s website for aperiod of twenty-one calendar days.Superior Court of the District of ColumbiaCase No. 2020 DRB 001817Walter Jones, PlaintiffVersusNalo Ayanna Ervin, Defendant,Michael Taylor, DefendantPlaintiff Walter Jones filed a Complaint for Third Party Custody onSeptember 30, 2020.The Court will hold a remote hearing on this request on May 18, 2021at 2:30 p.m. Parties may attend by going to the websitehttps://dccourts.webex.com/meet/ctbjm16 and entering Meeting ID: 129384 9145 or calling (202) 860-2110 or 844-992-4726 and enteringMeeting ID:129 384 9145##. If Defendant Michael Taylor does notappear at the hearing or otherwise respond to Plaintiff’s Complaint forThird Party Custody, the Court may enter default against Mr. Taylor andproceed without him.So ordered on March 19, 2021.Judge Carmen G. McLean, Superior Court of the District of Columbia.3
IT IS SO ORDERED.Judge Carmen G. McLeanCopies to:Walter Jonesjoneschuicandy@aol.comVia EmailPlaintiffNalo Ayanna ErvinDeceasedDefendantMichael Taylor616 Emmanuel Court NWWashington, DC, 20001Via First Class MailDefendant4
Instructions to Attend Remote Hearing or TrialBefore Judge Carmen G. McLean in Remote Courtroom JM16If you are able to do so, please participate by video. If you are unable to participate by video, youmay participate by telephone. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact chambers atJudgeMcLeanChambers@dcsc.gov. If you don’t have access to email, you may leave a voicemail at202-879-1272, and we will return your call.Please note: If you are placed in the courtroom lobby, please wait until the Court admits you to theremote courtroom. When you reach the remote courtroom, there may already be a hearing in progress. Pleasewait for the judge or courtroom clerk to address you before you speak. Before and during your hearing, please mute your video/phone whenever you are notspeaking. Doing so makes it easier for the Court to understand those speaking.To access the remote courtroom by computer with video (two options):(1) Open Web Browser in Google Chrome and enter:https://dccourts.webex.com/meet/ctbjm16. Select Join Meeting.OR(2) Open Web Browser in Google Chrome and enter: https://dccourts.webex.com. SelectJoin Meeting, enter Meeting ID: 129 384 9145.To access the remote courtroom by smartphone or tablet with video:Go to App Store, Download WebEx App (Cisco WebEx Meetings), select Join Meeting,enter: https://dccourts.webex.com/meet/ctbjm16, enter your name and e-mail.To access the remote courtroom by phone, no video (or with video on mute):Call 1 (202) 860-2110 or 844-992-4726 and enter Meeting ID:129 384 9145##.5
District of Columbia Courts‘Tips for using DC Courts Remote Hearing SitesRemote hearing sites are available in various locations in the community to helplitigants participate in scheduled remote hearings when they may not have computerdevices or internet service to connect from home.The District of Columbia Courts have established five remote access sites throughoutthe community which will operate: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm.The remote site locations are:Remote Site - 1Balance and Restorative Justice Center1215 South Capitol Street, SWWashington, DC 20003Remote Site - 2Balance and Restorative Justice Center1110 V Street, SEWashington, DC 20020Remote Site - 4Balance and Restorative Justice Center925 Rhode Island Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20001Remote Site - 3Balance and Restorative Justice Center118 Q Street, NEWashington, DC 20002Remote Site - 5Reeves Center2000 14th Street, NW, 2nd Floor – Community RoomWashington, DC 20009If you want to use a remote site location for your hearing, call 202-879-1900 or emailDCCourtsRemoteSites@dcsc.gov at least 24 hours before your hearing to schedule a remote accesscomputer station. If you require special accommodations such as an interpreter for your hearing, call202-879-1900 24 hours in advance of your hearing.*You should bring the following items when you come to your scheduled site location*1. Your case number and any hyperlinks provided by the Courts for your scheduled hearing2. Any documentation that might help you talk to the judge during your hearing, including exhibits,evidence, receipts, etc.3. Materials for notetaking, including pen and paper4. A facial covering will be required for entry into the remote hearing location; if you do not have afacial covering one will be provided.6 computer station:Contact information to schedule your remote accessCall: 202-879-1900Email: DCCourtsRemoteSites@dcsc.gov
period of twenty-one calendar days. Superior Court of the District of Columbia Case No. 2020 DRB 001817 Walter Jones, Plaintiff Versus Nalo Ayanna Ervin, Defendant, Michael Taylor, Defendant Plaintiff Walter Jones filed a Complaint for Third Party Custody on September 30, 2020. The Court will hold a remote hearing on this request on May 18, 2021
