Ohio § 3121.18

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3121.18, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3121.18.

A payor ordered to withhold a specified amount from the income of an employee under

a withholding notice described in section 3121.03 of the Revised Code may deduct from the income of the person, in addition to the amount withheld for

purposes of support, a fee of the greater of two dollars or an amount not exceeding

one per cent of the amount withheld as a charge for its services in complying with

the withholding notice.  A financial institution required to deduct funds from an account under a deduction

notice described in section 3121.03 of the Revised Code may deduct from the account of the person, in addition to the amount deducted for

purposes of support, a fee of the lesser of five dollars or an amount not exceeding

the lowest rate it charges, if any, for a debit transaction in a similar account as

a charge for its service in complying with the deduction notice.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3121.18

What does Ohio Revised Code § 3121.18 cover?

Section 3121.18 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 § 3121.18?

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Is this the official text of Ohio law?

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How does Ohio § 3121.18 apply to my situation?

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