Ohio § 3121.382
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3121.382, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3121.382.
(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) If, after a hearing conducted pursuant to section 3121.373 of the Revised Code , the court determines that a payor that is an employer has willfully failed to comply
with a withholding notice issued pursuant to section 3121.03 of the Revised Code , or has failed three times within twelve consecutive months to comply with a withholding
notice, the court may issue an order requiring one or both of the following: (1) The payment of support by electronic transfer of funds from the bank account of the
payor; (2) A civil penalty, in addition to any other penalty permitted by law, of up to fifty
per cent of the amount not withheld from the obligor's income or not timely forwarded
to the office of child support in accordance with the withholding notice.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3121.382
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3121.382 cover?
Section 3121.382 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 § 3121.382?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 3121.382" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 3121.382 apply to my situation?
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