# Ohio Rev. Code § 5121.03: Judicial commitment

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T51_C5121_S5121.03

## Section

- **Citation:** Ohio Rev. Code § 5121.03
- **Heading:** Judicial commitment
- **Jurisdiction:** Ohio
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Ohio Revised Code / Title 51 / Chapter 5121 / § 5121.03

## Text

October 6, 2009 Senate Bill 79 - 128th General Assembly When any person is committed to an institution under the jurisdiction of the department of developmental disabilities pursuant to judicial proceedings, the judge ordering such commitment shall: (A) Make a reliable report on the financial condition of such person and of each of the relatives of the person who are liable for the person's support, as provided in section 5121.06 of the Revised Code and rules and procedures adopted by the director of developmental disabilities; (B) Certify to the managing officer of such institution, and the managing officer shall thereupon enter upon the managing officer's records the name and address of any guardian appointed and of any relative liable for such person's support under section 5121.06 of the Revised Code.

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