Ohio § 2151.04

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2151.04, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 2151.04.

As used in this chapter, “ dependent child ” means any child: (A) Who is homeless or destitute or without adequate parental care, through no fault

of the child's parents, guardian, or custodian; (B) Who lacks adequate parental care by reason of the mental or physical condition of

the child's parents, guardian, or custodian; (C) Whose condition or environment is such as to warrant the state, in the interests

of the child, in assuming the child's guardianship; (D) To whom both of the following apply: (1) The child is residing in a household in which a parent, guardian, custodian, or other

member of the household committed an act that was the basis for an adjudication that

a sibling of the child or any other child who resides in the household is an abused,

neglected, or dependent child. (2) Because of the circumstances surrounding the abuse, neglect, or dependency of the

sibling or other child and the other conditions in the household of the child, the

child is in danger of being abused or neglected by that parent, guardian, custodian,

or member of the household.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2151.04

What does Ohio Revised Code § 2151.04 cover?

Section 2151.04 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 § 2151.04?

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Is this the official text of Ohio law?

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How does Ohio § 2151.04 apply to my situation?

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