Ohio § 2151.29
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2151.29, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2151.29.
Service of summons, notices, and subpoenas, prescribed by section 2151.28 of the Revised Code , shall be made by delivering a copy to the person summoned, notified, or subpoenaed,
or by leaving a copy at the person's usual place of residence. If the juvenile judge is satisfied that such service is impracticable, the juvenile
judge may order service by registered or certified mail. If the person to be served is without the state but the person can be found or the
person's address is known, or the person's whereabouts or address can with reasonable
diligence be ascertained, service of the summons may be made by delivering a copy
to the person personally or mailing a copy to the person by registered or certified
mail. Whenever it appears by affidavit that after reasonable effort the person to be served
with summons cannot be found or the person's post-office address ascertained, whether
the person is within or without a state, the clerk shall publish such summons once
in a newspaper of general circulation throughout the county. The summons shall state the substance and the time and place of the hearing, which
shall be held at least one week later than the date of the publication. A copy of the summons and the complaint, indictment, or information shall be sent
by registered or certified mail to the last known address of the person summoned unless
it is shown by affidavit that a reasonable effort has been made, without success,
to obtain such address. A copy of the advertisement, the summons, and the complaint, indictment, or information,
accompanied by the certificate of the clerk that such publication has been made and
that the summons and the complaint, indictment, or information have been mailed as
required by this section, is sufficient evidence of publication and mailing. When a period of one week from the time of publication has elapsed, the juvenile
court shall have full jurisdiction to deal with such child as provided by sections 2151.01 to 2151.99 of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2151.29
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2151.29 cover?
Section 2151.29 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 § 2151.29?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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