Juvenile Law in Ohio
This page covers juvenile law as it applies in Ohio — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what juvenile protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern juvenile in Ohio
Ohio state law
- Title 21 Courts-Probate-Juvenile › Chapter 2151 | Juvenile CourtOH 2151 § 2151.415
Cited in 149 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 27 Courts-General Provisions-Special Remedies › Chapter 2744 | Political Subdivision Tort LiabilityOH 2744 § 2744.03
Cited in 134 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 21 Courts-Probate-Juvenile › Chapter 2151 | Juvenile CourtOH 2151 § 2151.28
Cited in 102 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 21 Courts-Probate-Juvenile › Chapter 2151 | Juvenile CourtOH 2151 § 2151.03
Cited in 78 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 27 Courts-General Provisions-Special Remedies › Chapter 2744 | Political Subdivision Tort LiabilityOH 2744 § 2744.02
Cited in 74 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 21 Courts-Probate-Juvenile › Chapter 2151 | Juvenile CourtOH 2151 § 2151.413
Cited in 55 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments to the Constitution, guaranteeing fundamental individual freedoms.
- Title 18 — Crimes and Criminal Procedure
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for juvenile in Ohio.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.