Ohio Code § 2137.13

Ohio Code § 2137.13. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 2137.13.

(A) After an opportunity for a hearing, the court may grant a guardian access to the

digital assets of a ward. (B) Unless otherwise ordered by the court or directed by the user, a custodian shall

disclose to a guardian the catalogue of electronic communications sent or received

by a ward and any digital assets, other than the content of electronic communications,

in which the ward has a right or interest, if the guardian gives the custodian all

of the following: (1) A written request for disclosure in physical or electronic form; (2) A copy of the court order that gives the guardian authority over the digital assets

of the ward; (3) If requested by the custodian, either of the following: (a) A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned

by the custodian to identify the account of the ward; (b) Evidence linking the account to the ward. (C) A guardian of the ward may request a custodian of the digital assets of the ward

to suspend or terminate an account of the ward for good cause.  A request made under this section shall be accompanied by a copy of the court order

giving the guardian authority over the ward.

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2137.13
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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