Ohio § 2135.02
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2135.02, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2135.02.
(A) An adult who has the capacity to consent to mental health treatment decisions voluntarily
may execute at any time a declaration governing the use or continuation, or the withholding
or withdrawal, of mental health treatment. The declaration shall be signed at the end by the declarant, state the date of its
execution, and either be witnessed or be acknowledged in accordance with section 2135.06 of the Revised Code . The declaration may include a designation by the declarant of a person to act as
a proxy to make decisions regarding mental health treatment pursuant to the declaration,
and, if the declaration includes a designation of a proxy, the declaration shall be
signed at the end by the designated proxy. The declarant may also specifically designate in the declaration an alternate proxy
to act in that role if the original proxy is unable or unwilling to act at any time,
and, if the declaration includes a designation of an alternate proxy, the declaration
shall be signed at the end by the designated alternate proxy. The declarant may name in the declaration a physician and assign the physician the
primary responsibility for the declarant's mental health treatment. The declaration may include a specific authorization for the use or continuation,
or the withholding or withdrawal, of mental health treatment. (B) A mental health treatment provider or a health care facility providing services to
a declarant shall continue to obtain the declarant's informed consent to all mental
health treatment decisions if the declarant has the capacity to consent to mental
health treatment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2135.02
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2135.02 cover?
Section 2135.02 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 § 2135.02?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 2135.02" (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 § 2135.02 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.
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