STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF BERKELEY

IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

DOCKET NO. 2026-DR-08-0024

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VERSUS AJA WILLIAMS PRIOLEAU, STEPHEN FRANCOIS, JAVONTE AMES, AND CHARLOTTE WILLIAMS, DEFENDANTS. IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILDREN BORN IN 2010 AND 2011.

TO DEFENDANT: JAVONTE AMES

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action filed with the Clerk of Court for Berkeley County on January 7, 2026 at 10:55 a.m. Upon proof of interest, a copy of the Complaint will be delivered to you upon request from the Berkeley County Clerk of Court, and you must serve a copy of your Answer to the Complaint on the Plaintiff, the South Carolina Department of Social Services, at the office of its Attorney, Jason D. Pockrus, Legal Department of the Berkeley County Department of Social Services, 2 Belt Drive, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 within thirty (30) days of this publication, exclusive of the date of service. If you fail to answer within the time set forth above, the Plaintiff will proceed to seek relief from the Court. Jason D. Pockrus, SC Bar # 101333, 2 Belt Drive, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 (843) 719-1080.

Run Dates: July 14th, 21st & 28th, 2026

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