Ohio Code § 3127.24
Ohio Code § 3127.24. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 3127.24.
(A) The court may order any party to a child custody proceeding who is in this state
to appear personally before the court with or without the child. The court may order any person who is in this state and who has physical custody
or control of the child to appear personally with the child. (B) If a party to a child custody proceeding whose presence is desired by the court is
outside this state with or without the child, the court may order that the notice
given under section 3127.07 of the Revised Code include a statement directing that party to appear personally with or without the
child and informing the party that failure to appear may result in a decision adverse
to that party. (C) The court may enter any orders necessary to ensure the safety of the child and of
any person ordered to appear under this section. (D) If a party to a child custody proceeding who is outside this state is directed to
appear under division (B) of this section or desires to appear personally before the
court with or without the child, the court may require another party to pay reasonable
and necessary travel and other expenses for the appearance of the party and the child.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 3127.24
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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