First review called in juvenile case for father Austin Doobie; hearing recessed while his attorney finishes another matter

A court official called the first review in a juvenile case involving Austin Doobie and identified participants on the record, including Carson Howard as guardian ad litem and Sasha Thomas as counsel for the department. The court described the proceeding as a "first review" planning hearing.

Department counsel, Sasha Thomas, told the court she had received an email that the father's attorney, identified in the record as "Miss Stang," was finishing a hearing in Monroe and would arrive shortly. Because counsel was not yet present, the court announced a brief recess to wait for the attorney.

A foster-care specialist, introduced in court as Atlas Dimock of "Heights Cross the Water," and the guardian ad litem were present. The court confirmed there is a separate court report for the matter and identified a report dated Jan. 6. The court offered a physical copy of that report to the parent so he could review it and consult with counsel when the attorney arrived.

The parent indicated he was prepared to speak — stating he "knew what I came here to say" — but the court proceeded with the procedural pause to allow counsel the opportunity to appear. No formal motions or rulings are recorded in the provided transcript excerpt; the record shows only the procedural recess and the distribution of the Jan. 6 court report.

The hearing was paused pending the arrival of the attorney identified as Miss Stang; the transcript ends after the court provided a physical copy of the report and offered the parent time to consult with counsel once present.