Section 2151.3517 | Persons authorized to take possession of deserted child.
Effective:
October 3, 2023
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 33 - 135th 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, a peace officer employed by the agency, or a peace officer support employee;
(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.
Last updated September 20, 2023 at 2:16 PM
Available Versions of this Section
- April 9, 2001 – House Bill 660 - 123rd General Assembly [ View April 9, 2001 Version ]
- April 6, 2017 – Senate Bill 332 - 131st General Assembly [ View April 6, 2017 Version ]
- October 3, 2023 – Amended by House Bill 33 - 135th General Assembly [ View October 3, 2023 Version ]