Ohio § 5103.152
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5103.152, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5103.152.
Not less than seventy-two hours before a public children services agency or private
child placing agency enters into an agreement with a parent under division (B) of section 5103.15 of the Revised Code , an assessor shall meet in person with the parent and do both of the following: (A) Provide the parent with a copy of the written materials about adoption prepared by
the department of children and youth under division (C) of section 3107.083 of the Revised Code , discuss with the parent the adoption process and ramifications of a parent entering
into a voluntary permanent custody surrender agreement, and provide the parent the
opportunity to review the materials and ask questions about the materials, discussion,
and related matters; (B) If the child who is the subject of the agreement, if adopted, will be an adopted
person as defined in section 3107.45 of the Revised Code , inform the parent that the parent's child and the adoptive parent may receive, in
accordance with section 3107.47 of the Revised Code , identifying information about the parent that is contained in the child's adoption
file maintained by the department of health unless the parent checks the “no” space
provided on the component of the form prescribed under division (A)(1)(b) of section 3107.083 of the Revised Code or signs and has filed with the department a denial of release form prescribed under section 3107.50 of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5103.152
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5103.152 cover?
Section 5103.152 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.
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