2020 Ohio Revised Code
Title 21 | Courts-Probate-Juvenile
Chapter 2151 | Juvenile Court
Section 2151.3517 | Persons Authorized to Take Possession of Deserted Child.

Effective: April 6, 2017

Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 332 - 131st General Assembly

The following entities or persons, while acting in an official capacity on behalf of any of the entities, shall take possession of a child delivered in accordance with section 2151.3516 of the Revised Code:

(A) A law enforcement agency or a peace officer employed by the agency;

(B) A hospital or a person granted the privilege to practice at, or employed by, the hospital;

(C) An emergency medical service organization or an emergency medical service worker employed by or providing services to the organization.

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