Ohio § 2151.554
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2151.554, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2151.554.
When a private or governmental entity places a child who has been adjudicated to be
an unruly or delinquent child in a certified foster home in a county other than the
county in which the child resided at the time of being removed from home, the placing
entity shall provide the following information in writing to the juvenile court of
the county in which the certified foster home is located: (A) The information listed in divisions (B)(2) to (4) of section 2151.551 of the Revised
Code; (B) A brief description of the facts supporting the adjudication that the child is unruly
or delinquent; (C) The name and address of the foster caregiver; (D) Safety and well-being concerns with respect to the child and community.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2151.554
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2151.554 cover?
Section 2151.554 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 § 2151.554?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 2151.554" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 2151.554 apply to my situation?
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