Ohio § 2151.39
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2151.39, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2151.39.
No person, association or agency, public or private, of another state, incorporated
or otherwise, shall place a child in a family home or with an agency or institution
within the boundaries of this state, either for temporary or permanent care or custody
or for adoption, unless such person or association has furnished the department of
children and youth with a medical and social history of the child, pertinent information
about the family, agency, association, or institution in this state with whom the
sending party desires to place the child, and any other information or financial guaranty
required by the department to determine whether the proposed placement will meet the
needs of the child. The department may require the party desiring the placement to agree to promptly
receive and remove from the state a child brought into the state whose placement has
not proven satisfactorily responsive to the needs of the child at any time until the
child is adopted, reaches majority, becomes self-supporting or is discharged with
the concurrence of the department. All placements proposed to be made in this state by a party located in a state which
is a party to the interstate compact for the placement of children shall be made according
to the provisions of sections 5103.20 to 5103.22 of the Revised Code , or, if the interstate compact on the placement of children is in effect in this
state, all placements proposed to be made in this state by a party located in a state
that is a party to that compact shall be made according to the provisions of sections 5103.23 to 5103.237 of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2151.39
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2151.39 cover?
Section 2151.39 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 § 2151.39?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 2151.39 apply to my situation?
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