Ohio Rev. Code § 2151.3516

Current with legislation from 2024 received as of March 20, 2024.
Section 2151.3516 - Delivery of child by parent to persons authorized to take possession of deserted child

A parent may voluntarily deliver the parent's child who is not older than thirty days, without intent to return for the child, to any of the following:

(A) An entity or person specified in section 2151.3517 of the Revised Code ;
(B) A peace officer, peace officer support employee, hospital employee, or emergency medical service worker specified in section 2151.3517 of the Revised Code, by calling 9-1-1 and waiting with the child until the officer, support employee, employee, or worker arrives and takes possession of the child;
(C) A newborn safety incubator provided by an entity specified in section 2151.3517 of the Revised Code and that meets the requirements of section 2151.3532 of the Revised Code.

R.C. § 2151.3516

Amended by 135th General Assembly File No. TBD, HB 33,§101.01, eff. 10/3/2023.
Added by 131st General Assembly File No. TBD, SB 332,§1, eff. 4/6/2017.