Ohio Code § 3109.47
Ohio Code § 3109.47. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 3109.47.
(A) A court may do one of the following with respect to a parent convicted of killing
the other parent of a child if the court determines, by clear and convincing evidence,
that it is in the best interest of the child and the child consents: (1) Issue a custody order designating the parent as the residential parent and legal
custodian of the child or granting custody of the child to that parent; (2) Issue a visitation order granting that parent visitation rights with the child. (B) When considering the ability of a child to consent and the validity of a child's
consent under this section, the court shall consider the wishes of the child, as expressed
directly by the child or through the child's guardian ad litem, with due regard for
the maturity of the child.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 3109.47
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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