Ohio Code § 3109.65
Ohio Code § 3109.65. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 3109.65.
(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, if a child is living with a grandparent
who has made reasonable attempts to locate and contact both of the child's parents,
or the child's guardian or custodian, but has been unable to do so, the grandparent
may obtain authority to exercise care, physical custody, and control of the child
including authority to enroll the child in school, to discuss with the school district
the child's educational progress, to consent to all school-related matters regarding
the child, and to consent to medical, psychological, or dental treatment for the child
by executing a caretaker authorization affidavit in accordance with section 3109.67 of the Revised Code . (B) The grandparent may execute a caretaker authorization affidavit without attempting
to locate the following parent: (1) If paternity has not been established with regard to the child, the child's father. (2) If the child is the subject of a custody order, the following parent: (a) A parent who is prohibited from receiving a notice of relocation in accordance with section 3109.051 of the Revised Code ; (b) A parent whose parental rights have been terminated by order of a juvenile court
pursuant to Chapter 2151. of the Revised Code.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 3109.65
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
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