Ohio § 3107.171
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3107.171, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3107.171.
(A) As used in this section, “ adoption file ” means a file maintained by the department of health under sections 3107.12 to 3107.124 of the Revised Code . (B) An adopted person may request that the department of health disclose to the adopted
person which court entered the interlocutory order or final decree of adoption regarding
the adopted person if the adopted person seeks to do either or both of the following: (1) Inspect, pursuant to division (D) of section 3107.17 of the Revised Code , a social and medical history form of a biological parent of the adopted person; (2) Submit, pursuant to division (E) of section 3107.17 of the Revised Code , a request for notification of a correction or expansion of a social and medical
history of a biological parent of the adopted person. (C) On receipt of a request made under division (B) of this section and if the adopted
person is entitled to inspect the biological parent's social and medical history form
and submit the request for notification of a correction or expansion of the biological
parent's social and medical history, the department shall inspect the adoption file
to determine which court entered the interlocutory order or final decree of adoption. If the department is able to determine from the adoption file which court entered
the interlocutory order or final decree of adoption, the department shall disclose
the court to the adopted person.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3107.171
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3107.171 cover?
Section 3107.171 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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