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2011 Ohio Revised Code
Title [51] LI PUBLIC WELFARE
Chapter 5121: WELFARE INSTITUTIONS - GENERALLY
5121.49 Petition for release, modification, or cancellation of charge.

Universal Citation:
OH Rev Code § 5121.49
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(A) Any person who has been charged under section 5121.33 or 5121.35 of the Revised Code may petition the department of mental health to do the following:

(1) Release the person from a charge;

(2) Modify or cancel a charge.

(B) The department shall respond to a petition in writing and inform the petitioner of whether a release, modification, or cancellation has been approved.

Effective Date: 01-01-2006

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