Ohio § 2717.11
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2717.11, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2717.11.
If an applicant submits to the court, along with the application, satisfactory proof
that open records of the name change or conformity, or publication of the hearing
notice under section 2717.08 of the Revised Code , would jeopardize the applicant's personal safety, both of the following apply: (A) The court shall waive the hearing notice requirement. (B) If the court orders the change of name under section 2717.09 of the Revised Code or the name conformity under section 2717.10 of the Revised Code , the court shall order the records of the proceeding to be sealed and to be opened
only by order of the court for good cause shown or at the request of the applicant
for any reason.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2717.11
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2717.11 cover?
Section 2717.11 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 2717.11?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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