Ohio Code § 3109.76

Ohio Code § 3109.76. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 3109.76.

(A) A grandparent who has physical custody of a child under a power of attorney, within

fourteen days after the child's parent, guardian, or custodian gives written notice

of revocation of the power of attorney to the grandparent and files a written notice

of revocation of the power of attorney with the juvenile court or within fourteen

days after removal of the child from the grandparent's home, may file a complaint

under division (A)(2) of section 2151.23 or division (D) of section 2151.27 of the Revised Code seeking a determination of custody if the grandparent believes that the revocation

or removal is not in the best interest of the child. (B) A grandparent who has physical custody of a child under a caretaker authorization

affidavit, within fourteen days after a parent, guardian, or custodian terminates

the affidavit by delivering a written notice of negation, reversal, or disapproval

of an action or decision of the grandparent or within fourteen days after removal

of the child from the grandparent's home, may file a complaint under division (A)(2) of section 2151.23 or division (D) of section 2151.27 of the Revised Code seeking a determination of custody if the grandparent believes that the termination

or removal is not in the best interest of the child. (C) Pending a hearing and decision on a complaint filed under division (A) or (B) of

this section, the juvenile court, in accordance with section 2151.33 of the Revised Code , may make any temporary disposition of any child that it considers necessary to protect

the best interest of the child. (D) If a parent, guardian, or custodian revokes a power of attorney or terminates a caretaker

authorization affidavit, the grandparent may retain custody of the child until the

fourteen-day period for filing a complaint under division (A) or (B) of this section

has expired or, if the grandparent files a complaint, until the court orders otherwise.

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

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 3109.76
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
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