Ohio § 3101.051
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3101.051, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3101.051.
(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, a probate court shall make available
to any person for inspection the records pertaining to the issuance of marriage licenses
as provided under section 149.43 of the Revised Code . (B) Before it makes available to a person any records pertaining to the issuance of a
marriage license as described in division (A) of this section, subject to division
(C) of this section, a probate court shall delete or otherwise remove any social security
numbers of the parties to a marriage so that they are not available to the person
inspecting the records. (C) Division (B) of this section does not apply in any of the following circumstances: (1) If the records in question are inspected by authorized personnel of the division
of child support in the department of job and family services under section 5101.37 of the Revised Code ; (2) If the records in question are inspected by law enforcement personnel for purposes
of a criminal investigation; (3) If the records in question with the social security numbers are necessary for use
in a civil or criminal trial and the release of the records with the social security
numbers is ordered by a court with jurisdiction over the trial; (4) If the records in question are inspected by either party to the marriage to which
the records pertain; (5) If the court possessed the records in question prior to the effective date of this
section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3101.051
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3101.051 cover?
Section 3101.051 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 § 3101.051?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 3101.051" (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 § 3101.051 apply to my situation?
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