Ohio § 5907.09
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5907.09, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5907.09.
(A) When the affidavit referred to in section 5907.08 of the Revised Code is filed, the probate judge shall forthwith determine whether the resident is a person
with a mental illness subject to court order. Insofar as applicable, the laws governing in cases of admission to a state hospital
for persons with mental illness shall apply. The probate judge shall have the same authority, and may receive and order paid
the same fees and costs, as the probate judge would have in the county in which the
veteran was a resident at the time of entering the veterans' home. (B) As used in this section, “person with a mental illness subject to court order” has
the same meaning as in section 5122.01 of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5907.09
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5907.09 cover?
Section 5907.09 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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