Ohio Code § 2152.53
Ohio Code § 2152.53. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 2152.53.
(A) Within fifteen business days after a motion is made under section 2152.52 of the Revised Code , the court shall do one of the following: (1) Make a determination of incompetency under division (B) of section 2152.52 of the Revised Code ; (2) Determine, without holding a hearing, whether there is a reasonable basis to conduct
a competency evaluation; (3) Hold a hearing to determine whether there is a reasonable basis to conduct a competency
evaluation. (B) If the court holds a hearing, it shall make its determination within ten business
days after the conclusion of the hearing. If the court determines that there is a reasonable basis for a competency evaluation
or if the prosecuting attorney and the child's attorney agree to an evaluation, the
court shall order a competency evaluation and appoint an evaluator.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2152.53
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
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