Ohio § 2152.57
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2152.57, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2152.57.
(A) An evaluator appointed by the court under section 2152.53 of the Revised Code shall submit a competency assessment report to the court as soon as possible but
not more than forty-five calendar days after the order appointing the evaluator is
issued. The court may grant one extension for a reasonable length of time if doing so would
aid the evaluator in completing the evaluation. (B) No competency assessment report obtained independently by the child may be admitted
into evidence unless it is submitted to the court within the time allowed for submission
of a report by a court-appointed evaluator under division (A) of this section and
meets all the criteria that apply to a court-ordered report. (C) The court shall provide a copy of each competency assessment report it receives to
the prosecuting attorney, the child's attorney, and the child's parents, guardian,
or custodian. Counsel shall not disseminate the report except as necessary to receive clarification
of the contents of the report. (D) The expenses of obtaining an evaluation ordered by the court may not be recovered
from the child or the child's parents or guardians. However, expenses associated with missed appointments may be assessed to the child's
parents or guardians. (E)(1) Before a hearing is held under section 2152.58 of the Revised Code , any party may object to the contents of a competency assessment report and by motion
request an additional evaluation. If the court determines that an additional evaluation is appropriate and grants
the motion, the evaluator shall complete an additional evaluation as soon as possible
but not more than forty-five calendar days after the order allowing the additional
evaluation is issued. An additional evaluation shall meet all the criteria that apply to a court-ordered
evaluation. (2) An additional evaluation allowed under division (E)(1) of this section shall be made
at the moving party's expense unless the child is indigent. If the child is indigent, the county shall pay the costs of the additional evaluation. However, the county shall not be required to pay costs exceeding that which the
county would normally pay for a competency evaluation conducted by a provider with
which the court or county has contracted to conduct competency evaluations.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2152.57
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2152.57 cover?
Section 2152.57 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 § 2152.57?
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