Ohio § 2151.424
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2151.424, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2151.424.
(A) If a child has been placed in a certified foster home or is in the custody of, or
has been placed with, a kinship caregiver as defined in section 5180.50 of the Revised Code , a court, prior to conducting any hearing pursuant to division (F)(2) or (3) of section 2151.412 or section 2151.28 , 2151.33 , 2151.35 , 2151.414 , 2151.415 , 2151.416 , or 2151.417 of the Revised Code with respect to the child, shall notify the foster caregiver or kinship caregiver
of the date, time, and place of the hearing. At the hearing, the foster caregiver or kinship caregiver shall have the right to
be heard. (B) If a public children services agency or private child placing agency has permanent
custody of a child and a petition to adopt the child has been filed under Chapter
3107. of the Revised Code, the agency, prior to conducting a review under section 2151.416 of the Revised Code , or a court, prior to conducting a hearing under division (F)(2) or (3) of section 2151.412 or section 2151.416 or 2151.417 of the Revised Code , shall notify the prospective adoptive parent of the date, time, and place of the
review or hearing. At the review or hearing, the prospective adoptive parent shall have the right to
be heard. (C) The notice and the opportunity to be heard do not make the foster caregiver, kinship
caregiver, or prospective adoptive parent a party in the action or proceeding pursuant
to which the review or hearing is conducted.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2151.424
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2151.424 cover?
Section 2151.424 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 § 2151.424?
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How does Ohio § 2151.424 apply to my situation?
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