Ohio § 2151.18
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2151.18, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2151.18.
(A) The juvenile court shall maintain records of all official cases brought before it,
including, but not limited to, an appearance docket, a journal, and records of the
type required by division (A)(2) of section 2151.35 of the Revised Code . The parents, guardian, or other custodian of any child affected, if living, or the
nearest of kin of the child, if the parents would be entitled to inspect the records
but are deceased, may inspect these records, either in person or by counsel, during
the hours in which the court is open. (B) Not later than June of each year, the court shall prepare an annual report covering
the preceding calendar year showing the number and kinds of cases that have come before
it, the disposition of the cases, and any other data pertaining to the work of the
court that the juvenile judge directs. The report shall specify the number of children placed in alternatives to adjudication
under division (G) of section 2151.27 of the Revised Code , the number who successfully completed alternatives to adjudication, and the number
who failed to complete alternatives to adjudication and were adjudicated unruly. The court shall file copies of the report with the board of county commissioners
and the supreme court. With the approval of the board, the court may print or cause to be printed copies
of the report for distribution to persons and agencies interested in the court or
community program for dependent, neglected, abused, or delinquent children and juvenile
traffic offenders. The court shall include the number of copies ordered printed and the estimated cost
of each printed copy on each copy of the report printed for distribution.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2151.18
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2151.18 cover?
Section 2151.18 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 § 2151.18?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 2151.18 apply to my situation?
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