Ohio § 3107.082
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3107.082, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3107.082.
Not less than seventy-two hours prior to the date a parent executes consent to the
adoption of the parent's child under section 3107.081 of the Revised Code , an assessor shall meet in person with the parent and do both of the following unless
the child is to be adopted by a stepparent, adult sibling, or grandparent or the parent
resides in another state: (A) Provide the parent with a copy of the written materials about adoption prepared under division (C) of section 3107.083 of the Revised Code , discuss with the parent the adoption process and ramifications of a parent consenting
to a child's adoption, and provide the parent the opportunity to review the materials
and to ask questions about the materials, discussion, and related matters; (B) If the child, if adopted, will be an adopted person as defined in section 3107.45 of the Revised Code , inform the parent that the child and the adoptive parent may receive, in accordance
with section 3107.47 of the Revised Code , identifying information about the parent that is contained in the child's adoption
file maintained by the department of health unless the parent checks the “no” space
provided on the component of the form prescribed under division (A)(1)(b) of section 3107.083 of the Revised Code or signs and has filed with the department a denial of release form prescribed under section 3107.50 of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3107.082
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3107.082 cover?
Section 3107.082 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.
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