Ohio § 2151.3516 Delivery of child by parent to persons authorized to take possession of deserted child

Ohio Statutes

§ 2151.3516 — Delivery of child by parent to persons authorized to take possession of deserted child

Ohio § 2151.3516

Title 21Courts-Probate-Juvenile

Ch. 2151Juvenile Court

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Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2151.3516 (2026).

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A parent may voluntarily deliver the parent's child who is not older than thirty days, without intent to return for the child, to any of the following:

(A)An entity or person specified in section2151.3517of the Revised Code;

(B)A peace officer, peace officer support employee, hospital employee, or emergency medical service worker specified in section2151.3517of the Revised Code, by calling 9-1-1 and waiting with the child until the officer, support employee, employee, or worker arrives and takes possession of the child;

(C)A newborn safety incubator provided by an entity specified in section2151.3517of the Revised Code and that meets the requirements of section2151.3532of the Revised Code. Last updated September 20, 2023 at 2:15 PM

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A parent may voluntarily deliver the parent's child who is not older than thirty days, without intent to return for the child, to any of the following:

(A) An entity or person specified in section2151.3517of the Revised Code;

(B) A peace officer, peace officer support employee, hospital employee, or emergency medical service worker specified in section2151.3517of the Revised Code, by calling 9-1-1 and waiting with the child until the officer, support employee, employee, or worker arrives and takes possession of the child;

(C) A newborn safety incubator provided by an entity specified in section2151.3517of the Revised Code and that meets the requirements of section2151.3532of the Revised Code.

Last updated September 20, 2023 at 2:15 PM