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 Mandatory Reporting Law Ohio Revised Code: 2151.421 Minimize

http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2151.421

The Following people are mandated reporters:

Attorneys
Physicians
Dentists
Nurses
Psychologists
Daycare Centers
Hospital Staff
Teachers
School Personnel
Social Workers
Counselors
Priest/Ministers
Health Care Professionals


They are mandated when:

  • Acting in official capacity
  • Knows or suspects that the child has suffered or faces a threat of a physical or mental wound, injury, disability, or condition that indicates child abuse or neglect
  • Immediately report to children services or local police department


Mandated Reporters are able to find out the following information regarding the report that they made:

  • If JFS has initiated investigation
  • Whether JFS is continuing to investigate
  • Whether JFS is otherwise involved
  • General status of health and safety of child
  • Whether report has resulted in filing in Juvenile and/or Criminal Court

 


    
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