Ohio Code § 5101.68

Ohio Code § 5101.68. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 5101.68.

If the county department of job and family services determines that an adult is in

need of protective services and is an incapacitated person, the department may petition

the court for an order authorizing the provision of protective services.  If the adult is in need of protective services as a result of exploitation, the

county prosecutor may file the petition.  The petition shall state the specific facts alleging the abuse, neglect, or exploitation

and shall include a proposed protective service plan.  Any plan for protective services shall be specified in the petition.

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

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 5101.68
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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