Ohio § 5101.899
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5101.899, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5101.899.
(A) The youth and family ombudsmen office shall have access to the records of the
department of children and youth and the department of job and family services that
are necessary for the administration of sections 5101.89 to 5101.899 of the Revised Code and in the performance of its official duties, including any records maintained in
the uniform statewide automated child welfare information system under section 5180.40 of the Revised Code . The office has the right to request of the director of children and youth and the
director of job and family services necessary information from any work unit of the
department having information. The collection, compilation, analysis, and dissemination of information by the office
shall be performed in a manner that protects complainants, individuals providing information
about a complaint, public entities, and confidential records. (B) The office shall have access to any necessary records in the control of a public
children services agency, a Title IV-E agency, or a private provider agency that administers
or oversees foster care or placement services for the children services system. (C) Files of the office and any records contained in those files are not public records
subject to inspection or copying under section 149.43 of the Revised Code . Information contained in investigative and other files maintained by the office
shall be disclosed only at the discretion of the office or if disclosure is required
by a court order.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5101.899
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5101.899 cover?
Section 5101.899 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 § 5101.899?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 5101.899 apply to my situation?
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