Ohio § 2135.07
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2135.07, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2135.07.
(A) If a mental health treatment provider of a declarant or a health care facility providing
services to a declarant is unwilling at any time to comply with the declarant's declaration,
the mental health treatment provider or health care facility promptly shall notify
the declarant and any proxy and document the notification in the declarant's medical
record. The mental health treatment provider or health care facility that is unwilling to
comply with the declarant's declaration shall not prevent or attempt to prevent, or
unreasonably delay or attempt to unreasonably delay, the transfer of the declarant
to the care of a mental health treatment provider or a health care facility that is
willing and able to comply or allow compliance with the declarant's declaration. (B) The mental health treatment provider of a declarant or a health care facility providing
services to a declarant may subject the declarant to treatment in a manner contrary
to the declarant's expressed wishes only if either of the following applies: (1) The declarant has been committed as a patient under Chapter 2945. or 5122. of the
Revised Code, and, if the court knows of the declaration, the committing court acknowledges
the existence of the declaration and specifically orders treatment in a manner contrary
to the declaration. (2) An emergency situation endangers the life or health of the declarant or others.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2135.07
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2135.07 cover?
Section 2135.07 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 § 2135.07?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 2135.07" (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 § 2135.07 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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