Ohio § 3111.27
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3111.27, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3111.27.
(A) Except as provided in section 2151.232 or 3111.821 of the Revised Code , for an acknowledgment of paternity filed with the office of child support to be
rescinded both of the following must occur: (1) Not later than sixty days after the date of the latest signature on the acknowledgment,
one of the persons who signed it must do both of the following: (a) Request a determination under section 3111.38 of the Revised Code of whether there is a parent and child relationship between the man who signed the
acknowledgment and the child who is the subject of it; (b) Give the office written notice of having complied with division (A)(1)(a) of this
section and include in the notice the name of the child support enforcement agency
conducting genetic tests to determine whether there is a parent and child relationship; (2) An order must be issued under section 3111.46 of the Revised Code determining whether there is a parent and child relationship between the man and
the child. (B) Not later than the end of the business day following the business day on which the
office receives a notice under division (A)(1)(b) of this section, it shall contact
the agency indicated in the notice to verify that the person sending it has complied
with division (A)(1) of this section. If the office verifies compliance, and the notice was sent within the time limit
required by this section, the office shall note in its records the date the notice
was received and that the acknowledgment to which the notice pertains is subject to
recission [ sic ]. The office shall direct the agency to notify the office of the agency's issuance
of an order described in division (A)(2) of this section. On receipt from an agency of notice that an order described in division (A)(2) of
this section has been issued, the acknowledgment to which the order pertains shall
be rescinded as of the date. If the office is unable to verify compliance with division (A)(1) of this section,
it shall note in its records the date the notice under division (A)(1)(b) of this
section was received and that compliance with division (A)(1) of this section was
not verified.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3111.27
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3111.27 cover?
Section 3111.27 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 § 3111.27?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 3111.27" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 3111.27 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Ohio can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Ohio.