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