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Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2151.451

Jurisdiction over emancipated young adult

Effective: September 30, 2025; Latest Legislation: House Bill 96 - 136th General Assembly

(A) The juvenile court of the county, to which either of the following applies regarding an emancipated young adult described under division (A)(1) of section 5180.428 of the Revised Code, may exercise jurisdiction over the emancipated young adult for purposes of sections 2151.45 to 2151.455 of the Revised Code:

(1) The county in which the emancipated young adult resides;

(2) The county in which the emancipated young adult resided when the custody, arrangement, or care and placement described in division (A)(3)(a) of section 5180.42 of the Revised Code terminated.

(B) A juvenile court, on its own motion or the motion of any party, may transfer a proceeding under sections 2151.45 to 2151.455 of the Revised Code to a juvenile court with jurisdiction as provided in this section.

Last updated July 18, 2025 at 12:49 PM

Official source: Ohio Laws & Administrative Rules (Legislative Service Commission). Reproduced from public-domain Ohio statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.