5139.39 Transfer to certified foster care facility. - Ohio Statutes

5139.39 Transfer to certified foster care facility.

The department of youth services, in the manner provided in this chapter and Chapter 2151. of the Revised Code, may transfer to a foster care facility certified by the department of job and family services under section 5103.03 of the Revised Code, any child committed to it and, in the event of a transfer of that nature, unless otherwise mutually agreed, the department of youth services shall bear the cost of care and services provided for the child in the foster care facility. A juvenile court may transfer to any foster facility certified by the department of job and family services any child between twelve and eighteen years of age, other than a psychotic or mentally retarded child, who has been designated a delinquent child and placed on probation by order of the juvenile court as a result of having violated any law of this state or the United States or any ordinance of a political subdivision of this state.

Effective Date: 07-01-2000