# Ohio Rev. Code § 2151.01: Liberal interpretation and construction

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T21_C2151_S2151.01

## Section

- **Citation:** Ohio Rev. Code § 2151.01
- **Heading:** Liberal interpretation and construction
- **Jurisdiction:** Ohio
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Ohio Revised Code / Title 21 / Chapter 2151 / § 2151.01

## Text

January 1, 2002 Senate Bill 179 - 123rd General Assembly The sections in Chapter 2151. of the Revised Code, with the exception of those sections providing for the criminal prosecution of adults, shall be liberally interpreted and construed so as to effectuate the following purposes: (A) To provide for the care, protection, and mental and physical development of children subject to Chapter 2151. of the Revised Code, whenever possible, in a family environment, separating the child from the child's parents only when necessary for the child's welfare or in the interests of public safety; (B) To provide judicial procedures through which Chapters 2151. and 2152. of the Revised Code are executed and enforced, and in which the parties are assured of a fair hearing, and their constitutional and other legal rights are recognized and enforced.

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