Ohio § 3107.064
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3107.064, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3107.064.
(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, a court shall not issue a final
decree of adoption or finalize an interlocutory order of adoption unless the mother
placing the minor for adoption or the agency or attorney arranging the adoption files
with the court a certified document provided by the department of children and youth
under section 3107.063 of the Revised Code . The court shall not accept the document unless the date the department places on
the document pursuant to that section is sixteen or more days after the date of the
minor's birth. (B) The document described in division (A) of this section is not required if any of
the following apply: (1) The mother was married at the time the minor was conceived or born; (2) The parent placing the minor for adoption previously adopted the minor; (3) Prior to the date a petition to adopt the minor is filed, a man has been determined
to have a parent and child relationship with the minor by a court proceeding pursuant
to sections 3111.01 to 3111.18 of the Revised Code , a court proceeding in another state, an administrative agency proceeding pursuant
to sections 3111.38 to 3111.54 of the Revised Code , or an administrative agency proceeding in another state; (4) The minor's father acknowledged paternity of the minor and that acknowledgment has
become final pursuant to section 2151.232 , 3111.25 , or 3111.821 of the Revised Code ; (5) A public children services agency has permanent custody of the minor pursuant to
Chapter 2151. or division (B) of section 5103.15 of the Revised Code after both parents lost or surrendered parental rights, privileges, and responsibilities
over the minor.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3107.064
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3107.064 cover?
Section 3107.064 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 § 3107.064?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 3107.064 apply to my situation?
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