Rule 5180:3-13-04. Authority to assume and retain custody of a child

119.03 (A) When can a public children services agency (PCSA) or private child placing agency (PCPA) place a child in substitute care? A PCSA or PCPA may place a child in substitute care only after assuming or retaining custody of the child. (B) Can a PCSA or PCPA place a child with a parent in a substance use disorder (SUD) residential facility? If the agency has custody of the child, it may place them with the parent in an SUD residential facility. (C) How can a PCSA or PCPA assume or retain custody of a child? Custody can be assumed or retained through various legal processes, including: (1) Temporary court orders, including emergency ex parte orders, issued by a juvenile court. (2) Temporary custody issued or extended by a juvenile court exercising jurisdiction pursuant to section 2151.353 , 2151.354 , 2151.415 , or 2151.417 of the Revised Code. (3) Execution of a DCY 01666 "Permanent Surrender of Child" in accordance with requirements of rule 5180:3-13-09 of the Administrative Code. (4) Permanent custody issued by a juvenile court exercising jurisdiction pursuant to section 2151.353 , 2151.354 , 2151.414 , 2151.415 , or 2151.417 of the Revised Code. (5) Agreements for temporary custody of a child and extensions of temporary custody by execution of a DCY 01645 "Agreement for Temporary Custody of Child." (a) For temporary custody the agency is to follow the requirements of rules 5180:2-42-06 and 5180:3-13-08 of the Administrative Code (b) For an extension of temporary custody, the agency is to follow the requirements of rules 5180:2-42-07 and 5180:3-13-08 of the Administrative Code. (6) Planned permanent living arrangement order issued by a juvenile court exercising jurisdiction pursuant to division (A)(5) of section 2151.353 of the Revised Code

the requirements of rules 5180:2-42-06 and 5180:3-13-08 of the Administrative Code (b) For an extension of temporary custody, the agency is to follow the requirements of rules 5180:2-42-07 and 5180:3-13-08 of the Administrative Code. (6) Planned permanent living arrangement order issued by a juvenile court exercising jurisdiction pursuant to division (A)(5) of section 2151.353 of the Revised Code. (D) Can a PCSA accept a child from law enforcement or a court officer? A PCSA may accept a child from law enforcement or a court officer and file a petition for an ex parte order within twenty-four hours or the next working day to authorize continued placement, pursuant to rule 5180:2-39-01 of the Administrative Code. (E) What actions is a PCSA take when accepting emergency temporary custody of a deserted child? (1) Provide temporary emergency care for the child. (2) Petition the juvenile court for an order within twenty-four hours or the next working day requesting that temporary custody be granted to the PCSA or a designated PCPA. (3) Perform durties for the deserted child as required for any child in the agency's custody. Last updated March 17, 2026 at 7:53 AM Supplemental Information Authorized By: 5153.166 , 5103.03 Amplifies: 2151.421 , 5153.16 , 5103.03 3/14/2031 1/14/1983, 9/28/1987 (Emer.), 12/1/2001