Ohio § 3107.035
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3107.035, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3107.035.
(A) At the time of the initial home study, and every two years thereafter, if the home
study is updated, and until it becomes part of a final decree of adoption or an interlocutory
order of adoption, the agency or attorney that arranges an adoption for the prospective
adoptive parent shall conduct a search of the United States department of justice
national sex offender public web site regarding the prospective adoptive parent and
all persons eighteen years of age or older who reside with the prospective adoptive
parent. (B) A petition for adoption may be denied based solely on the results of the search of
the national sex offender public web site. (C) The director of children and youth shall adopt rules in accordance with Chapter 119.
of the Revised Code necessary for the implementation and execution of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3107.035
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3107.035 cover?
Section 3107.035 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 § 3107.035?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 3107.035 apply to my situation?
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