Ohio § 3705.11
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3705.11, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3705.11.
Whoever finds a living infant of unknown parentage shall immediately report such finding
to the local registrar of vital statistics of the registration district in which the
child is found, on a prescribed form which shall state: (A) Date of finding; (B) Place of finding; (C) Sex of child; (D) Race of the child; (E) Approximate age of the child; (F) Name and address of the person or institution with whom the child has been placed
for care. The place where the child was found shall be known as the place of birth, and the
date of birth shall be determined by approximation. The person, superintendent, or manager of the institution with whom a foundling child
is placed for care shall give such child a name within ten days and shall promptly
report the name given to the local registrar of the registration district in which
the child was found. The foundling report shall constitute the birth certificate for such foundling child
and sections 3705.01 to 3705.29 of the Revised Code , relating to birth certificates or records, shall apply in the same manner and with
the same effect to such report. If a foundling child is later identified and an original birth record is found or
obtained, the foundling report shall cease to be a public record. Such foundling report shall be placed in an envelope which shall be sealed by the
department and shall not be open to inspection or copy unless so ordered by a court
of competent jurisdiction. All copies of the foundling report in the possession of the local registrar or the
probate court as well as any and all index references thereto shall be destroyed.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3705.11
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3705.11 cover?
Section 3705.11 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 § 3705.11?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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