2151.3521 Court to treat deserted child as neglected child. - Ohio Statutes

2151.3521 Court to treat deserted child as neglected child.

A court that issues an order pursuant to section 2151.3520 of the Revised Code shall treat the child who is the subject of the order the same as a child adjudicated a neglected child when performing duties under Chapter 2151. of the Revised Code with respect to the child, except that there is a rebuttable presumption that it is not in the child’s best interest to return the child to the natural parents.

Effective Date: 04-09-2001