Ohio § 2151.15

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2151.15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 2151.15.

When a county department of probation has been established in the county and the juvenile

judge does not establish a probation department within the juvenile court as provided

in section 2151.14 of the Revised Code , all powers and duties of the probation department provided for in sections 2151.01 to 2151.54, inclusive, of the Revised Code , shall vest in and be imposed upon such county department of probation. In counties in which a county department of probation has been or is hereafter established

the judge may transfer to such department all or any part of the powers and duties

of his own probation department;  provided that all juvenile cases shall be handled

within a county department of probation exclusively by an officer or division separate

and distinct from the officers or division handling adult cases.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2151.15

What does Ohio Revised Code § 2151.15 cover?

Section 2151.15 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 § 2151.15?

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Is this the official text of Ohio law?

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How does Ohio § 2151.15 apply to my situation?

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