Effective: September 30, 2021
Latest Legislation: House Bill 110 - 134th General Assembly
A court may issue an order that determines, with respect to a child described in section 2151.4116 of the Revised Code who is not receiving care in the home of a kinship caregiver, that the continuation of the child's current placement is in the child's best interest and that intensive efforts to identify and engage an appropriate and willing kinship caregiver for the child are unnecessary if the court makes the findings in section 2151.4119 of the Revised Code.
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.