Ohio Code § 2152.51

§ 2152.51.

(A) As used in sections 2152.51 to 2152.59 of the Revised Code : (1) “ Competent ” and “ competency ” refer to a child's ability to understand the nature and objectives of a proceeding

against the child and to assist in the child's defense.  A child is incompetent if, due to mental illness, due to developmental disability,

or otherwise due to a lack of mental capacity, the child is presently incapable of

understanding the nature and objective of proceedings against the child or of assisting

in the child's defense. (2) “ Delinquent child proceeding ” means any proceeding under this chapter. (3) “Developmental disability,” “intellectual disability,” and “moderate level of intellectual

disability” have the same meanings as in section 5123.01 of the Revised Code . (B) Each juvenile court shall adopt rules to expedite proceedings under sections 2152.51 to 2152.59 of the Revised Code .  The rules shall include provisions for giving notice of any hearings held under

those sections and for staying any proceedings on the underlying complaint pending

the determinations under those sections. (C) At a competency-related hearing held under section 2152.53 or 2152.58 of the Revised Code , the child shall be represented by an attorney.  If the child is indigent and cannot obtain counsel, the court shall appoint an attorney

under Chapter 120. of the Revised Code or the Rules of Juvenile Procedure.