Ohio § 2111.51
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2111.51, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2111.51.
Each county shall establish in the county treasury an indigent guardianship fund. All revenue that the general assembly appropriates to the indigent guardianship
fund for a county, thirty dollars of the thirty-five-dollar fee collected pursuant
to division (A)(34) of section 2101.16 of the Revised Code , and twenty dollars of the sixty-dollar fee collected pursuant to division (A)(59)
of that section shall be deposited into the fund that is established in that county. Expenditures from the fund shall be made only upon order of the probate judge and
only for payment of any cost, fee, charge, or expense associated with the establishment,
opening, maintenance, or termination of a guardianship for an indigent ward. If a probate court determines that there are reasonably sufficient funds in the indigent
guardianship fund of the county in which the court is located to meet the needs of
indigent guardianships in that county, the court, by order, may declare a surplus
in the indigent guardianship fund and expend the surplus funds for other guardianship
expenses or for other court purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2111.51
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2111.51 cover?
Section 2111.51 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 § 2111.51?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 2111.51 apply to my situation?
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