Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 5155 | County Homes
Section 5155.23 | Possession of Property of Persons Entering County Homes.

Effective: May 13, 1980
Latest Legislation: House Bill 561 - 113th General Assembly
When a person becomes a resident of a county home, and is possessed of or is the owner of property, real or personal, or has an interest in remainder, or is in any manner legally entitled to a gift, legacy, or bequest, the board of county commissioners or the superintendent or administrator of the county home shall seek to secure possession of such property by filing a petition in the probate court of the county in which the property is located, and the proceedings for sale, confirmation of sale, and execution of deed by such board or superintendent or administrator shall, in all respects, be conducted as provided by sections 2127.01 to 2127.43 of the Revised Code. The net proceeds of such sale shall be applied in whole or in part, under the special direction of the board or the superintendent or administrator to the maintenance of such person, so long as he remains a resident of a county home.

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Title 51 | Public Welfare

Chapter 5155 | County Homes

Section 5155.01 | Contracts for New Buildings and Additions.

Section 5155.011 | Transfer of Control of County Home to County Hospital Trustees.

Section 5155.012 | Board May Enter Contract for Management of County Home.

Section 5155.02 | Record of Board's Transactions Respecting County Home.

Section 5155.03 | Appointment of Superintendent or Administrator or Contract With Public or Private Entity.

Section 5155.04 | Bond.

Section 5155.08 | Leave Without Acknowledgement of Supervisor.

Section 5155.09 | Hearing.

Section 5155.10 | Order to Return Resident to Home.

Section 5155.11 | Duties of Prosecuting Attorney.

Section 5155.12 | Subpoena of Witnesses.

Section 5155.13 | Superintendent or Administrator Compensation and Expenses.

Section 5155.14 | Reserve Fund.

Section 5155.15 | Vouchers for Payments.

Section 5155.16 | Annual Report.

Section 5155.19 | Monthly Report.

Section 5155.21 | Removal of Resident.

Section 5155.22 | Admission to County Home.

Section 5155.23 | Possession of Property of Persons Entering County Homes.

Section 5155.24 | Distributing Proceeds of Sale of Property.

Section 5155.25 | Balance Paid Resident Upon Discharge.

Section 5155.26 | Exempting Property From Possession Proceedings.

Section 5155.261 | Lien in Lieu of Taking Property.

Section 5155.27 | Medical Care Contract.

Section 5155.28 | Sub-Acute Detoxification Services.

Section 5155.31 | Closing of Home - Subsequent Care.

Section 5155.32 | Screening of Residents After Closing of Home.

Section 5155.33 | Sale or Lease of County Home Farm.

Section 5155.34 | District Homes.

Section 5155.35 | Apportioning Costs of District Homes.

Section 5155.38 | Certification of Long-Term Care Beds.