Rule 24 - Notifying Physicians of Affidavits Alleging Abuse Pursuant to R.C. 2919.12(A) Filing affidavits-procedure. (1)Pursuant to R.C. 2919.12(B)(1)(b), a minor may have notice of an intended abortion given to a specified adult instead of one of her parents, guardian, or custodian. Two affidavits shall be filed with the clerk of the juvenile court by anyone seeking to invoke the notice provisions of the law. The first affidavit is executed by the minor and should be on "Form 24 -A." The second affidavit is executed by the specified adult and should be on "Form 24 -B." Anyone receiving these forms also shall be given the accompanying instruction sheet. (2) Upon the filing of both affidavits and upon the request of the minor, her attorney, or the person who will perform the abortion, the clerk of the juvenile court shall issue a notice on "Form 24 -C" verifying that the affidavits have been filed with the court. (B) Confidentiality. (1) All affidavits filed and notices issued pursuant to this rule shall be placed under seal in a safe or other secure place where access is limited to essential juvenile court personnel.(2) Persons becoming aware of the contents of any affidavits prepared pursuant to this rule or R.C. 2919.12 are exempt from reporting such contents under R.C. 2151.421. Any reporting by court personnel would breach the duty of confidentiality and is prohibited by R.C. 102.03. FORMS ALLEGING ABUSE BY PARENT AND REQUESTING THAT NOTIFICATION OF ABORTION BE PROVIDED TO OTHER RELATIVE
Link to PDF of Form 24A, as amended effective 1/1/2015.
Link to PDF of Form 24B, as amended effective 1/1/2015.
Link to PDF of Instructions for Forms 24A and 24B.
Link to PDF of Form 24C, as amended effective 1/1/2015.
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