Ohio Code § 2151.53

Ohio Code § 2151.53. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 2151.53.

Any person coming within sections 2151.01 to 2151.54 of the Revised Code may be subjected to a physical examination by competent physicians, physician assistants,

clinical nurse specialists, and certified nurse practitioners, and a mental examination

by competent psychologists, psychiatrists, and clinical nurse specialists that practice

the specialty of mental health or psychiatric mental health to be appointed by the

juvenile court.  Whenever any child is committed to any institution by virtue of such sections, a

record of such examinations shall be sent with the commitment to such institution.  The compensation of such physicians, physician assistants, clinical nurse specialists,

certified nurse practitioners, psychologists, and psychiatrists and the expenses of

such examinations shall be paid by the county treasurer upon specifically itemized

vouchers, certified by the juvenile judge.

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

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2151.53
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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