Ohio § 2152.03
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2152.03, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2152.03.
When a child is arrested under any charge, complaint, affidavit, or indictment for
a felony or a misdemeanor, proceedings regarding the child initially shall be in the
juvenile court in accordance with this chapter. If the child is taken before a judge of a county court, a mayor, a judge of a municipal
court, or a judge of a court of common pleas other than a juvenile court, the judge
of the county court, mayor, judge of the municipal court, or judge of the court of
common pleas shall transfer the case to the juvenile court, and, upon the transfer,
the proceedings shall be in accordance with this chapter. Upon the transfer, all further proceedings under the charge, complaint, information,
or indictment shall be discontinued in the court of the judge of the county court,
mayor, municipal judge, or judge of the court of common pleas other than a juvenile
court subject to section 2152.12 of the Revised Code . The case relating to the child then shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of
the juvenile court, subject to section 2152.12 of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2152.03
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2152.03 cover?
Section 2152.03 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 § 2152.03?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 2152.03" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 2152.03 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Ohio can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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