Ohio § 3121.373
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3121.373, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3121.373.
(A) As used in this section, “ willfully ” means voluntarily and intentionally with a specific intent to take an action or
fail to take an action. (B) When a child support enforcement agency seeks an order for contempt pursuant to section 3121.371 of the Revised Code against a payor that is an employer, the court may, on motion of the agency or on
the court's own motion, hold a hearing to determine whether the payor has done either
of the following: (1) Willfully failed to comply with a withholding notice issued pursuant to section 3121.03 of the Revised Code ; (2) Failed three times within twelve consecutive months to comply with a withholding
notice issued pursuant to section 3121.03 of the Revised Code . (C) Not later than fourteen days before holding a hearing under division (B) of this
section, the court shall serve notice on the payor that complies with court rules
regarding service of summonses. The notice must contain all of the following: (1) The date, time, and location of the hearing; (2) A statement that if the court determines the payor has committed acts or omissions
described in division (B) of this section, the court may order either or both of the
penalties set forth in section 3121.382 of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3121.373
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3121.373 cover?
Section 3121.373 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 § 3121.373?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 3121.373 apply to my situation?
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