Ohio Code § 3111.46

Ohio Code § 3111.46. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 3111.46.

On receipt of the genetic test results, the administrative officer shall do one of

the following: (A)(1) Except as provided in division (A)(2) of this section, if the results of the genetic

testing show a ninety-nine per cent or greater probability that the alleged father

is the natural father of the child, the administrative officer of the agency shall

issue an administrative order that the alleged father is the father of the child who

is the subject of the proceeding. (2) If identical siblings are named as the alleged father under division (A)(1) of this

section, the administrative officer shall refer the case to the court and shall not

issue an administrative order deciding the paternity of the child who is the subject

of the proceeding. (B) If the results of genetic testing show less than a ninety-nine per cent probability

that the alleged father is the natural father of the child, the administrative officer

shall issue an administrative order that the alleged father is not the father of the

child who is the subject of the proceeding. An order issued pursuant to this section shall be sent to parties in accordance with

the Civil Rule governing service and filing of pleadings and other papers subsequent

to the original complaint.

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

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 3111.46
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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