Effective: September 30, 2021
Latest Legislation: House Bill 110 - 134th General Assembly
A public children services agency or private child placing agency shall make intensive efforts to identify and engage an appropriate and willing kinship caregiver for the care of a child who is in one of following:
(A) Temporary custody of the agency;
(B) A planned permanent living arrangement with the agency.
Last updated September 15, 2021 at 6:12 PM
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 21 | Courts-Probate-Juvenile
Section 2151.01 | Liberal Interpretation and Construction.
Section 2151.011 | Juvenile Court Definitions.
Section 2151.022 | Unruly Child Defined.
Section 2151.031 | Abused Child Defined.
Section 2151.04 | Dependent Child Defined.
Section 2151.05 | Child Without Proper Parental Care.
Section 2151.06 | Residence or Legal Settlement.
Section 2151.07 | Powers and Jurisdiction of Juvenile Court.
Section 2151.08 | Juvenile Court in Hamilton County.
Section 2151.09 | Separate Building and Site May Be Purchased or Leased.
Section 2151.10 | County Appropriations for Expenses of Court.
Section 2151.12 | Clerk - Bond - Judge as Clerk.
Section 2151.13 | Employees - Compensation - Bond.
Section 2151.14 | Duties and Powers of Probation Department - Records - Command Assistance.
Section 2151.15 | Powers and Duties Vested in County Department of Probation.
Section 2151.151 | Contract for Supervisory and Other Services for Children on Probation.
Section 2151.16 | Referees - Powers and Duties.
Section 2151.17 | Rules of Juvenile Court.
Section 2151.18 | Court Records - Annual Report - Copies for Distribution.
Section 2151.19 | Summons - Expense.
Section 2151.20 | Seal of Court - Dimensions.
Section 2151.21 | Jurisdiction in Contempt.
Section 2151.211 | Employer May Not Penalize Employee for Being Subpoenaed Before Juvenile Court.
Section 2151.22 | Terms of Court - Sessions.
Section 2151.23 | Jurisdiction of Juvenile Court.
Section 2151.233 | Jurisdiction of Juvenile Court.
Section 2151.234 | Construction of r.c. 2151.233.
Section 2151.235 | Transfer of Jurisdiction.
Section 2151.236 | Orders Affecting Child Subject to Support Order by Common Pleas Court.
Section 2151.24 | Separate Room for Hearings.
Section 2151.25 | Court Order to Interview and Examine a Child.
Section 2151.26 | Complaint Regarding Drug Use by Expectant Mother.
Section 2151.27 | Complaint Involving Child.
Section 2151.271 | Transfer to Juvenile Court of Child's Residence.
Section 2151.28 | Adjudicatory Hearing - Determining Shelter Care Placement.
Section 2151.281 | Guardian Ad Litem.
Section 2151.29 | Service of Summons, Notices, and Subpoenas - Publication of Summons.
Section 2151.30 | Issuance of Warrant.
Section 2151.31 | Taking Child Into Custody.
Section 2151.311 | Procedure Upon Taking Child Into Custody.
Section 2151.312 | Facilities for Holding Unruly, Neglected, Abused or Dependent Child.
Section 2151.313 | Fingerprints, Photographs Require Consent of Juvenile Judge.
Section 2151.314 | Hearing on Detention or Shelter Care.
Section 2151.315 | Participation in Extracurricular, Enrichment, and Social Activities.
Section 2151.316 | Foster Youth Bill of Rights.
Section 2151.32 | Selection of Custodian.
Section 2151.33 | Temporary Care - Emergency Medical Treatment - Reimbursement.
Section 2151.34 | Protection Order Against a Minor.
Section 2151.35 | Procedure for Hearings in Juvenile Court.
Section 2151.352 | Right to Counsel.
Section 2151.353 | Orders of Disposition of Abused, Neglected or Dependent Child.
Section 2151.354 | Orders of Disposition of Unruly Child.
Section 2151.355 | Sealing of Juvenile Court Records - Definitions.
Section 2151.356 | Sealing of Juvenile Court Records.
Section 2151.357 | Response Respecting Sealed Records - Index - Limited Inspection.
Section 2151.358 | Expungement of Sealed Records.
Section 2151.359 | Order Restraining or Controlling Conduct of Parent, Guardian, or Custodian.
Section 2151.3510 | Notice to Public Children Services Agency of Intended Commitment Order.
Section 2151.3515 | Desertion of Child Definitions.
Section 2151.3517 | Persons Authorized to Take Possession of Deserted Child.
Section 2151.3518 | Duties Upon Taking Possession of Deserted Child.
Section 2151.3521 | Emergency Hearing to Determine Whether Child Is Deserted Child.
Section 2151.3522 | Adjudication That Child Is Deserted Child.
Section 2151.3523 | Court to Treat Deserted Child as Neglected Child.
Section 2151.3524 | Agency Granted Temporary Custody to Treat Deserted Child as Neglected Child.
Section 2151.3525 | Immunity of Parent and of Person or Entity Taking Possession of Deserted Child.
Section 2151.3526 | Parent's Absolute Right to Anonymity.
Section 2151.3528 | Parent Completion of Medical Information Forms.
Section 2151.3529 | Declining Forms.
Section 2151.3530 | Activities Prohibited to Person Taking Possession of Deserted Child.
Section 2151.3531 | DNA Testing of Person Seeking Reunification With Deserted Child.
Section 2151.3532 | Rules Governing Newborn Safety Incubators.
Section 2151.3534 | Medical Information Forms.
Section 2151.3535 | Distributing Medical Information Forms and Written Materials.
Section 2151.36 | Support of Child.
Section 2151.37 | Institution Receiving Children Required to Make Report.
Section 2151.38 | Duration of Dispositional Order.
Section 2151.39 | Placement of Children From Other States.
Section 2151.40 | Cooperation With Court.
Section 2151.411 | Placing Siblings Together.
Section 2151.412 | Case Plans.
Section 2151.413 | Motion Requesting Permanent Custody.
Section 2151.414 | Hearing on Motion Requesting Permanent Custody.
Section 2151.415 | Motion for Order of Disposition Upon Termination of Temporary Custody Order.
Section 2151.416 | Semiannual Administrative Review of Case Plans.
Section 2151.417 | Review of Child's Placement, Custody Arrangement or Case Plan.
Section 2151.4115 | Definitions Regarding Locating and Engaging Kinship Caregiver.
Section 2151.4116 | Intensive Efforts Required for Locating and Engaging Kinship Caregiver.
Section 2151.4117 | Court Review of Intensive Efforts.
Section 2151.4118 | Court Determination Intensive Efforts Not Required.
Section 2151.4119 | Findings Supporting Court Determination.
Section 2151.4120 | Current Caregiver Equal to Kin Regarding Permanency.
Section 2151.4121 | Disqualifying Kin Unwilling or Not Interested in Providing Permanency.
Section 2151.4122 | Continued Search to Locate and Engage Kinship Caregiver Permitted.
Section 2151.42 | Best Interests of Child - Order Granting Legal Custody.
Section 2151.421 | Reporting Child Abuse or Neglect.
Section 2151.422 | Child Living in Domestic Violence or Homeless Shelter.
Section 2151.423 | Disclosure of Confidential Information to Protect Children.
Section 2151.425 | Children's Advocacy Center - Definitions.
Section 2151.426 | Children's Advocacy Center - Memorandum of Understanding.
Section 2151.427 | Children's Advocacy Center - Multidisciplinary Team.
Section 2151.428 | Children's Advocacy Center - Interagency Agreement.
Section 2151.429 | Traditional and Alternative Response Pathways.
Section 2151.4210 | Child Abuse or Neglect Investigation Relating to Armed Forces.
Section 2151.4221 | [Recodified From r.c. 2151.4211] Memorandum of Understanding Purpose, Content.
Section 2151.4226 | [Recodified From r.c. 2151.4216] Deadline for Biennial Review and Resolution.
Section 2151.4228 | [Recodified From r.c. 2151.4218] Model Memorandum of Understanding.
Section 2151.4229 | [Recodified From r.c. 2151.4219] Memorandum of Understanding Audit.
Section 2151.4230 | [Recodified From r.c. 2151.4220] Compliance Determination.
Section 2151.4231 | [Recodified From r.c. 2151.4221] Compliance Assurance Plan.
Section 2151.43 | Charges Against Adults; Defendant Bound Over to Grand Jury.
Section 2151.44 | Complaint After Hearing.
Section 2151.45 | Emancipated Young Adult and Representative Defined.
Section 2151.451 | Jurisdiction Over Emancipated Young Adult.
Section 2151.452 | Duties of Juvenile Court.
Section 2151.453 | Suspension of Payments for Foster Care.
Section 2151.454 | Supporting Documents for Court Determination.
Section 2151.455 | Representation.
Section 2151.49 | Suspension of Sentence.
Section 2151.50 | Forfeiture of Bond.
Section 2151.52 | Appeals on Questions of Law.
Section 2151.53 | Physical and Mental Examinations - Records of Examination - Expenses.
Section 2151.54 | Fees and Costs.
Section 2151.541 | Computerizing Court of Paying Cost of Computerized Legal Research.
Section 2151.542 | Cancellation of Uncollectible Debts.
Section 2151.552 | Written Information to Foster Caregiver in Another County and School District.
Section 2151.553 | School District Procedure for Receiving Information.
Section 2151.554 | Information to Juvenile Court in County Other Than County of Residence.
Section 2151.56 | Interstate Compact for Juveniles.
Section 2151.57 | Definitions for Rc Sections 2151.57 to 2151.59.
Section 2151.58 | Appointment of Compact Administrator.
Section 2151.59 | Administration by Department of Youth Services.
Section 2151.651 | Application for State Assistance for Juvenile Facilities.
Section 2151.654 | Agreement Other County.
Section 2151.655 | Issuing General Obligation Securities - Joint District Financing Agreements.
Section 2151.66 | Assessment of Taxes for Expense.
Section 2151.67 | Receipt and Use of Gifts and Bequests.
Section 2151.68 | Appointment of District Boards of Trustees by Joint Board of County Commissioners.
Section 2151.69 | Organization of District Board of Trustees.
Section 2151.70 | Superintendent and Other Personnel.
Section 2151.71 | Operation of District Facilities Same as County Facilities.
Section 2151.72 | Site Selection.
Section 2151.73 | Apportioned Representation on Board of Trustees.
Section 2151.74 | Removing a Trustee.
Section 2151.75 | Delegation of Powers and Duties to Board of Trustees.
Section 2151.77 | Expenses Paid by Each County.
Section 2151.78 | County Withdrawing From District.
Section 2151.79 | Fiscal Officer of District.
Section 2151.80 | Expenses of Board Members.
Section 2151.81 | Independent Living Services Definitions.
Section 2151.82 | Services to Be Based on Evaluation of Strengths and Weaknesses of Child.
Section 2151.84 | Department of Job and Family Services to Establish Model Agreements.
Section 2151.86 | Criminal Records Check.
Section 2151.90 | Definitions for Sections 2151.90 to 2151.9011.
Section 2151.901 | Alteration by Court of Host Family Agreement.
Section 2151.902 | Hosting May Not Be Basis of Complaint by Agency.
Section 2151.903 | Presumption; Rebuttal.
Section 2151.904 | Information Provided to Qualified Organization.
Section 2151.906 | Felony Conviction.
Section 2151.907 | Confidentiality of Records Check.
Section 2151.908 | Policies and Procedures for Employees.
Section 2151.909 | Policies and Procedures for Host Families; Training.
Section 2151.9010 | Host Family Not Subject to Certification or Supervision.
Section 2151.9011 | Duty to Report Actual or Threatened Harm.