Ohio § 3109.76
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3109.76, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3109.76.
(A) A grandparent who has physical custody of a child under a power of attorney, within
fourteen days after the child's parent, guardian, or custodian gives written notice
of revocation of the power of attorney to the grandparent and files a written notice
of revocation of the power of attorney with the juvenile court or within fourteen
days after removal of the child from the grandparent's home, may file a complaint
under division (A)(2) of section 2151.23 or division (D) of section 2151.27 of the Revised Code seeking a determination of custody if the grandparent believes that the revocation
or removal is not in the best interest of the child. (B) A grandparent who has physical custody of a child under a caretaker authorization
affidavit, within fourteen days after a parent, guardian, or custodian terminates
the affidavit by delivering a written notice of negation, reversal, or disapproval
of an action or decision of the grandparent or within fourteen days after removal
of the child from the grandparent's home, may file a complaint under division (A)(2) of section 2151.23 or division (D) of section 2151.27 of the Revised Code seeking a determination of custody if the grandparent believes that the termination
or removal is not in the best interest of the child. (C) Pending a hearing and decision on a complaint filed under division (A) or (B) of
this section, the juvenile court, in accordance with section 2151.33 of the Revised Code , may make any temporary disposition of any child that it considers necessary to protect
the best interest of the child. (D) If a parent, guardian, or custodian revokes a power of attorney or terminates a caretaker
authorization affidavit, the grandparent may retain custody of the child until the
fourteen-day period for filing a complaint under division (A) or (B) of this section
has expired or, if the grandparent files a complaint, until the court orders otherwise.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3109.76
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3109.76 cover?
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