Ohio § 5907.08
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5907.08, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5907.08.
When a resident of a veterans' home becomes dangerous to the community due to a mental
illness, the superintendent of the Ohio veterans' homes shall file with the probate
judge of the county in which the home is located substantially the following affidavit: “The State of Ohio, .......... county, ss. ..........., superintendent of the Ohio veterans' homes, being duly sworn, says that the superintendent
believes that ............, a resident of the veterans' home located in .......... county, has a mental illness; that, in consequence of the resident's mental illness,
the resident's being at large is dangerous to the community, and that the resident
was received into the home from ............ county, on the ...... day of ........., ..... ....................”
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5907.08
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5907.08 cover?
Section 5907.08 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 § 5907.08?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 5907.08 apply to my situation?
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