Ohio Code § 2137.08
Ohio Code § 2137.08. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 2137.08.
To the extent a power of attorney expressly grants an agent authority over the content
of electronic communications sent or received by the principal and unless directed
otherwise by the principal or the court, a custodian shall disclose to the agent the
content if the agent gives the custodian all of the following: (A) A written request for disclosure in physical or electronic form; (B) A copy of the power of attorney expressly granting the agent authority over the content
of electronic communications of the principal; (C) A certification by the agent, under penalty of perjury, that the power of attorney
is in effect; (D) If requested by the custodian, either of the following: (1) A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned
by the custodian to identify the principal's account; (2) Evidence linking the account to the principal.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2137.08
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
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