Ohio Code § 2152.61

Ohio Code § 2152.61. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 2152.61.

(A) In any proceeding in which a child has been adjudicated a delinquent child or a juvenile

traffic offender, on the application of a party or the court's own motion, the court

may make an order restraining or otherwise controlling the conduct of any parent,

guardian, or other custodian in the relationship of the individual to the child if

the court finds that an order of that type necessary to do either of the following: (1) Control any conduct or relationship that will be detrimental or harmful to the child; (2) Control any conduct or relationship that will tend to defeat the execution of the

order of disposition made or to be made. (B) Due notice of the application or motion and the grounds for the application or motion

under division (A) of this section, and an opportunity to be heard, shall be given

to the person against whom the order under that division is directed.  The order may include a requirement that the child's parent, guardian, or other

custodian enter into a recognizance with sufficient surety, conditioned upon the faithful

discharge of any conditions or control required by the court. (C) A person's failure to comply with any order made by the court under this section

is contempt of court under Chapter 2705. of the Revised Code.

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

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2152.61
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
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