Ohio § 3111.42
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3111.42, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3111.42.
A child support enforcement agency shall attach a notice to each order for genetic
testing and send both to the mother and the alleged father. The notice shall state all of the following: (A) That the agency has been asked to determine the existence of a parent and child relationship
between a child and the alleged named father; (B) The name and birthdate of the child of which the man is alleged to be the natural
father; (C) The name of the mother and the alleged natural father; (D) The rights and responsibilities of a parent; (E) That the child, the mother, and the alleged father must submit to genetic testing
at the date, time, and place determined by the agency in the order issued pursuant
to section 3111.41 of the Revised Code ; (F) The administrative procedure for determining the existence of a parent and child
relationship; (G) That if the alleged father or natural mother willfully fails to submit to genetic
testing, or the alleged father, natural mother, or the custodian of the child willfully
fails to submit the child to genetic testing, the agency will issue an order that
it is inconclusive whether the alleged father is the child's natural father; (H) That if the alleged father or natural mother willfully fails to submit to genetic
testing, or the alleged father, natural mother, or custodian of the child willfully
fails to submit the child to genetic testing, they may be found in contempt of court.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3111.42
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3111.42 cover?
Section 3111.42 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 § 3111.42?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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