Ohio § 2151.904
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2151.904, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2151.904.
(A) Before a qualified organization provides for hosting of a child with a host family
and every four years thereafter, a prospective host family and all other persons eighteen
years of age or older who reside in the host family's home shall request, and shall
provide to the qualified organization the results of, the following for the host family
and all other persons eighteen years of age or older who reside in the home: (1) A criminal records check, as defined under division (G) of section 109.572 of the Revised Code , and information from the federal bureau of investigation, as part of the criminal
records check, including fingerprint-based checks of national crime information databases
as described in 42 U.S.C. 671 ; (2) A background check in the central registry of abuse and neglect of this state from
the department of children and youth. (B) A person subject to division (A) of this section may request the criminal records
check and information required under division (A)(1) of this section from either of
the following: (1) The superintendent of the bureau of criminal identification and investigation; (2) Any entity authorized, on behalf of the person, to request the superintendent to
conduct the criminal records check and provide the information. (C) If a person subject to division (A) of this section fails to provide the results
of the criminal records and background checks and the information required under that
division to the qualified organization, the organization shall not authorize hosting
with the host family.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2151.904
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2151.904 cover?
Section 2151.904 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 § 2151.904?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 2151.904" (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 § 2151.904 apply to my situation?
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