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In Arkansas, you can petition the court to declare a missing person legally dead if theyve been missing for at least five years. To do this, file a petition in the probate court with evidence of the disappearance and efforts to locate the person. Gather police reports, witness statements, and document search efforts. You may also request a fee waiver if needed. During the court hearing, present your case and be prepared to answer questions. The police report about the shooting and disappearance of Sydney Bryant is crucial evidence for your petition.Full Conversation
I have children be a man that has been missing for 7 years. The police know and he is considered a cold case. I have no money and need survivor benefits for my underage daughters. We are in Arkansas. He has not been declared dead. He has no living relatives. How can i get him declared dead. I cant afford a lawyer.
In Arkansas, you can petition the court to declare a missing person legally dead. Here’s a brief outline:
- Time Requirement: The person must be missing for at least 5 years.
- Filing a Petition: File a petition in the probate court in your county.
- Evidence: Provide evidence of the person's disappearance and efforts to locate them.
Would you like guidance on how to file the petition yourself?
- Time Requirement: The person must be missing for at least 5 years.
- Filing a Petition: File a petition in the probate court in your county.
- Evidence: Provide evidence of the person's disappearance and efforts to locate them.
Would you like guidance on how to file the petition yourself?
Yes please
Sure, Brittany, here’s a basic guide on how to file the petition yourself:
*. Obtain the Petition Form: Visit your local probate court or their website to get the necessary forms.
*. Complete the Form: Fill in details about the missing person and your relationship.
*. Gather Evidence: Collect any police reports, witness statements, or other documents that show efforts to locate him.
*. File the Petition: Submit the completed form and evidence to the probate court.
*. Attend the Hearing: Be prepared to present your case in court.
Would you like more detailed steps on gathering evidence or filling out the forms?
*. Obtain the Petition Form: Visit your local probate court or their website to get the necessary forms.
*. Complete the Form: Fill in details about the missing person and your relationship.
*. Gather Evidence: Collect any police reports, witness statements, or other documents that show efforts to locate him.
*. File the Petition: Submit the completed form and evidence to the probate court.
*. Attend the Hearing: Be prepared to present your case in court.
Would you like more detailed steps on gathering evidence or filling out the forms?
Yes please.
Alright, Brittany. Here's a more detailed guide:
*. Gather Evidence:
- Police Reports: Get copies of all reports related to the disappearance.
- Witness Statements: Collect statements from anyone who may have information about his last known whereabouts.
- Search Efforts: Document any searches conducted by you or others.
*. Complete the Petition Form:
- Fill out sections detailing the missing person’s name, date of birth, and last known address.
- Provide details about his disappearance, including date and circumstances.
*. File the Petition:
- Submit the petition and evidence to the probate court in your county.
- Pay any required filing fees (you may inquire about a fee waiver if you cannot afford it).
*. Attend the Court Hearing:
- Present your evidence and testimony to the judge.
- Be prepared to answer any questions the court may have.
Would you like specific information on how to gather police reports or witness statements?
*. Gather Evidence:
- Police Reports: Get copies of all reports related to the disappearance.
- Witness Statements: Collect statements from anyone who may have information about his last known whereabouts.
- Search Efforts: Document any searches conducted by you or others.
*. Complete the Petition Form:
- Fill out sections detailing the missing person’s name, date of birth, and last known address.
- Provide details about his disappearance, including date and circumstances.
*. File the Petition:
- Submit the petition and evidence to the probate court in your county.
- Pay any required filing fees (you may inquire about a fee waiver if you cannot afford it).
*. Attend the Court Hearing:
- Present your evidence and testimony to the judge.
- Be prepared to answer any questions the court may have.
Would you like specific information on how to gather police reports or witness statements?
Yes please
Sure, Brittany! Here’s how to gather police reports and witness statements:
- Police Reports:
- Visit or contact the police department that handled the case.
- Request copies of all reports related to the disappearance.
- You may need to fill out a form and provide ID.
- Witness Statements:
- Identify individuals who last saw or had contact with the missing person.
- Ask them to write a detailed statement including dates, times, and any relevant information.
- Witnesses should sign and date their statements.
Would you like more details on requesting a fee waiver for the filing fees?
- Police Reports:
- Visit or contact the police department that handled the case.
- Request copies of all reports related to the disappearance.
- You may need to fill out a form and provide ID.
- Witness Statements:
- Identify individuals who last saw or had contact with the missing person.
- Ask them to write a detailed statement including dates, times, and any relevant information.
- Witnesses should sign and date their statements.
Would you like more details on requesting a fee waiver for the filing fees?
Yes please
Fee Waiver Information:
*. Obtain the Fee Waiver Form:
- Visit your local probate court or their website to get the "In Forma Pauperis" form.
*. Complete the Form:
- Provide details about your financial situation, including income, expenses, and assets.
*. Submit the Form:
- File the completed fee waiver form along with your petition.
*. Court Decision:
- The court will review your request and may grant the waiver if you qualify.
Would you like assistance with filling out the fee waiver form?
*. Obtain the Fee Waiver Form:
- Visit your local probate court or their website to get the "In Forma Pauperis" form.
*. Complete the Form:
- Provide details about your financial situation, including income, expenses, and assets.
*. Submit the Form:
- File the completed fee waiver form along with your petition.
*. Court Decision:
- The court will review your request and may grant the waiver if you qualify.
Would you like assistance with filling out the fee waiver form?
Yes please
Brittany, here’s how to fill out the fee waiver form:
*. Personal Information:
- Full Name, Address, and Contact Information.
*. Financial Details:
- Income: List all sources of income.
- Expenses: Include rent, utilities, food, etc.
- Assets: Mention any property, savings, etc.
*. Supporting Documents:
- Attach pay stubs, bank statements, and bills.
*. Submit:
- File it with your petition at the probate court.
Would you like any more information on the petition process?
*. Personal Information:
- Full Name, Address, and Contact Information.
*. Financial Details:
- Income: List all sources of income.
- Expenses: Include rent, utilities, food, etc.
- Assets: Mention any property, savings, etc.
*. Supporting Documents:
- Attach pay stubs, bank statements, and bills.
*. Submit:
- File it with your petition at the probate court.
Would you like any more information on the petition process?
Yes please
Sure, Brittany. Here's a final rundown on the petition process:
*. Obtain Forms:
- Visit your local probate court or their website.
*. Complete Forms:
- Fill out the petition and fee waiver forms with accurate details.
*. Gather Evidence:
- Police reports, witness statements, and search efforts documentation.
*. File the Petition:
- Submit the forms and evidence to the court.
*. Attend Hearing:
- Present your case and evidence to the judge.
Would you like specific information about what to expect during the court hearing?
*. Obtain Forms:
- Visit your local probate court or their website.
*. Complete Forms:
- Fill out the petition and fee waiver forms with accurate details.
*. Gather Evidence:
- Police reports, witness statements, and search efforts documentation.
*. File the Petition:
- Submit the forms and evidence to the court.
*. Attend Hearing:
- Present your case and evidence to the judge.
Would you like specific information about what to expect during the court hearing?
Yes please
Sure, Brittany. Here’s what to expect during the court hearing:
*. Arrival: Arrive early, dress appropriately, and bring all your documents.
*. Presentation: Present your petition and evidence clearly and concisely.
*. Questions: Be prepared to answer questions from the judge about the disappearance and your efforts to locate him.
*. Witnesses: If possible, bring witnesses who can support your case.
*. Decision: The judge may make a decision immediately or take the case under advisement.
Would you like to know what kind of questions the judge might ask?
*. Arrival: Arrive early, dress appropriately, and bring all your documents.
*. Presentation: Present your petition and evidence clearly and concisely.
*. Questions: Be prepared to answer questions from the judge about the disappearance and your efforts to locate him.
*. Witnesses: If possible, bring witnesses who can support your case.
*. Decision: The judge may make a decision immediately or take the case under advisement.
Would you like to know what kind of questions the judge might ask?
Yes please
The judge might ask the following questions during the court hearing:
*. When was the last time you saw or had contact with the missing person?
*. What efforts have been made to locate him?
*. Are there any known circumstances that could explain his disappearance?
*. Have you received any updates or leads from the police?
Would you like more details on how to answer these questions effectively?
*. When was the last time you saw or had contact with the missing person?
*. What efforts have been made to locate him?
*. Are there any known circumstances that could explain his disappearance?
*. Have you received any updates or leads from the police?
Would you like more details on how to answer these questions effectively?
In the police report it states that someone shot sydney bryant on sept *, *.he disappeared after being at by someone know as 'chief'. He may have in the back. He has never been seen again. Is that enough for the court?
Brittany, the information in the police report about Sydney Bryant being shot and missing since September *, *, is crucial evidence. Here are some key points for your court petition:
- Time Requirement: He's been missing for over five years.
- Police Reports: Include the report detailing the shooting and his disappearance.
- Witness Statements: Gather statements from anyone who knew about the incident.
This evidence should significantly support your petition. Would you like more guidance on presenting this evidence in court?
- Time Requirement: He's been missing for over five years.
- Police Reports: Include the report detailing the shooting and his disappearance.
- Witness Statements: Gather statements from anyone who knew about the incident.
This evidence should significantly support your petition. Would you like more guidance on presenting this evidence in court?
Ok. Thank you. Can i save this chat?
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