Ohio Code § 2111.031
Ohio Code § 2111.031. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 2111.031.
In connection with an application for the appointment of a guardian for an alleged
incompetent, the court may appoint physicians, clinical nurse specialists, certified
nurse practitioners, and other qualified persons to examine, investigate, or represent
the alleged incompetent, to assist the court in deciding whether a guardianship is
necessary. If the person is determined to be an incompetent and a guardian is appointed for
the person, the costs, fees, or expenses incurred to so assist the court shall be
charged either against the estate of the person or against the applicant, unless the
court determines, for good cause shown, that the costs, fees, or expenses are to be
recovered from the county, in which case they shall be charged against the county. If the person is not determined to be an incompetent or a guardian is not appointed
for the person, the costs, fees, or expenses incurred to so assist the court shall
be charged against the applicant, unless the court determines, for good cause shown,
that the costs, fees, or expenses are to be recovered from the county, in which case
they shall be charged against the county. A court may require the applicant to make an advance deposit of an amount that the
court determines is necessary to defray the anticipated costs of examinations of an
alleged incompetent and to cover fees or expenses to be incurred to assist it in deciding
whether a guardianship is necessary. This section does not affect or apply to the duties of a probate court investigator
under sections 2111.04 and 2111.041 of the Revised Code .
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2111.031
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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