Ohio § 3127.24 Order to appear - costs

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§ 3127.24 — Order to appear - costs

Ohio § 3127.24

Title 31Domestic Relations-Children

Ch. 3127Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act

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Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 3127.24 (2026).

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(A)The court may order any party to a child custody proceeding who is in this state to appear personally before the court with or without the child. The court may order any person who is in this state and who has physical custody or control of the child to appear personally with the child.

(B)If a party to a child custody proceeding whose presence is desired by the court is outside this state with or without the child, the court may order that the notice given under section3127.07of the Revised Code include a statement directing that party to appear personally with or without the child and informing the party that failure to appear may result in a decision adverse to that party.

(C)The court may enter any orders necessary to ensure the safety of the child and of any person ordered to

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(A) The court may order any party to a child custody proceeding who is in this state to appear personally before the court with or without the child. The court may order any person who is in this state and who has physical custody or control of the child to appear personally with the child.

(B) If a party to a child custody proceeding whose presence is desired by the court is outside this state with or without the child, the court may order that the notice given under section3127.07of the Revised Code include a statement directing that party to appear personally with or without the child and informing the party that failure to appear may result in a decision adverse to that party.

(C) The court may enter any orders necessary to ensure the safety of the child and of any person ordered to appear under this section.

(D) If a party to a child custody proceeding who is outside this state is directed to appear under division (B) of this section or desires to appear personally before the court with or without the child, the court may require another party to pay reasonable and necessary travel and other expenses for the appearance of the party and the child.