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Ohio Rev Code § 2112.04 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 21 | Courts-Probate-Juvenile|Chapter 2112 | Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Section 2112.04 | Cooperation Between Courts.

Effective: March 22, 2013|Latest Legislation:  House Bill 27 - 129th General Assembly|(A) In a guardianship or protective proceeding in this state, a probate court of this state may request the appropriate court of another state to do any of the following: (1) Hold an evidentiary hearing;(2) Order a person in that state to produce evidence or give testimony pursuant to the procedures of that state;(3) Order that an evaluation or assessment be made of the respondent;(4) Order any appropriate investigation of a person involved in the proceeding;(5) Forward to the probate court of this state a certified copy of the transcript or other record of a hearing under division (A)(1) of this section or any other proceeding, any evidence otherwise produced under division (A)(2) of this section, and any evaluation or assessment prepared in compliance with an order under division (A)(3) or (4) of this section;(6) Issue any order necessary to assure the appearance in the proceeding of a person whose presence is necessary for the probate court to make a determination, including the respondent, ward, or a protected person;(7) Issue an order authorizing the release of medical, financial, criminal, or other relevant information in that state, including protected health information as authorized in 45 C.F.R. 164.504, as amended.(B) If a court of another state in which a guardianship or protective proceeding is pending requests assistance of the kind provided in division (A) of this section, a probate court of this state has jurisdiction for the limited purpose of granting the request or making reasonable efforts to comply with the request. A probate court of this state may require an advance deposit for costs in an amount sufficient to obtain or provide the requested assistance.
Ohio Rev Code § 2112.05 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 21 | Courts-Probate-Juvenile|Chapter 2112 | Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Section 2112.05 | Taking Testimony in Another State.

Effective: March 22, 2013|Latest Legislation:  House Bill 27 - 129th General Assembly|(A) In a guardianship proceeding or protective proceeding, in addition to other procedures that may be available, the testimony of a witness who is located in another state may be offered by deposition or other means allowable in this state for testimony taken in another state. The probate court on the court's own motion may order that the testimony of a witness be taken in another state and may prescribe the manner in which and the terms upon which the testimony is to be taken. (B) In a guardianship or protective proceeding, a probate court in this state may permit a witness located in another state to be deposed or to testify by telephone, audiovisual, or other electronic means. A probate court of this state shall cooperate with the court of the other state in designating an appropriate location for the deposition or testimony.(C) Documentary evidence transmitted from another state to a probate court of this state by technological means that do not produce an original writing may not be excluded from evidence on an objection based on the best evidence rule.(D) A probate court of this state may adopt local rules of practice that promote the use of any device or procedure to facilitate the expeditious disposition of the cases.
Ohio Rev Code § 2112.21 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 21 | Courts-Probate-Juvenile|Chapter 2112 | Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Section 2112.21 | Jurisdiction.

Effective: March 22, 2013|Latest Legislation:  House Bill 27 - 129th General Assembly|(A) A probate court of this state has jurisdiction to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order for a respondent if any of the following applies: (1) This state is the respondent's home state.(2) On the date that the application is filed, this state is a significant-connection state, and either of the following applies:(a) The respondent does not have a home state, or a court of the respondent's home state has declined to exercise jurisdiction because this state is a more appropriate forum.(b) The respondent has a home state, a petition for an appointment or order is not pending in a court of that state or another significant-connection state, and before the probate court makes the appointment or issues the order all of the following apply:(i) An application for an appointment or order is not filed in the respondent's home state.(ii) An objection to the probate court's jurisdiction is not filed by a person required to be notified of the proceeding.(iii) The probate court in this state concludes that the probate court is an appropriate forum under the factors set forth in section 2112.24 of the Revised Code.(3) This state does not have jurisdiction under division (A) or (B) of this section, the respondent's home state and all significant-connection states have declined to exercise jurisdiction because this state is the more appropriate forum, and jurisdiction in this state is consistent with the constitutions of this state and the United States.(4) The requirements for special jurisdiction under section 2112.22 of the Revised Code are met.(B) In determining whether a respondent has a significant connection with a particular state for purposes of this section, the probate court may consider any of the following:(1) The location of the respondent's family and other persons required to be notified of the guardianship or protective proceeding;(2) The length of time the respondent at any time was physically present in the state and the duration of any absence;(3) The location of the respondent's property;(4) The extent to which the respondent has ties to the state, including, but not limited to, voting registration, state or local tax return filing, vehicle registration, driver's license, social relationships, and receipt of services.
Ohio Rev Code § 2112.22 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 21 | Courts-Probate-Juvenile|Chapter 2112 | Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Section 2112.22 | Special Jurisdiction.

Effective: March 22, 2013|Latest Legislation:  House Bill 27 - 129th General Assembly|(A) A probate court of this state lacking jurisdiction under section 2112.21 of the Revised Code has special jurisdiction to do any of the following: (1) Appoint a guardian in an emergency for a respondent who is physically present in this state;(2) Issue a protective order in an emergency with respect to the adult or to the real or tangible personal property located in this state;(3) Appoint a guardian for a ward or protected person for whom a provisional order to transfer the proceeding from another state has been issued under procedures similar to section 2112.31 of the Revised Code.(B) If an application for the appointment of a guardian in an emergency is brought in this state and this state was not the respondent's home state on the date that the application was filed, the probate court shall dismiss the proceeding at the request of the court of the home state, if any, whether dismissal is requested before or after the emergency appointment.
Ohio Rev Code § 2112.23 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 21 | Courts-Probate-Juvenile|Chapter 2112 | Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Section 2112.23 | Exclusive and Continuing Jurisdiction.

Effective: March 22, 2013|Latest Legislation:  House Bill 27 - 129th General Assembly|Except as otherwise provided in section 2112.22 of the Revised Code, a probate court that has appointed a guardian or issued a protective order consistent with this chapter has exclusive and continuing jurisdiction over the proceeding until it is terminated by the probate court or the appointment or order expires by the appointment's or order's own terms.
Ohio Rev Code § 2112.24 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 21 | Courts-Probate-Juvenile|Chapter 2112 | Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Section 2112.24 | Appropriate Forum.

Effective: March 22, 2013|Latest Legislation:  House Bill 27 - 129th General Assembly|(A) A probate court of this state having jurisdiction under section 2112.21 of the Revised Code to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order may decline to exercise the court's jurisdiction if the probate court determines at any time that a court of another state is a more appropriate forum. (B) If a probate court of this state declines to exercise the court's jurisdiction under division (A) of this section, the probate court shall either dismiss or stay the proceeding. The probate court may impose any condition that the probate court considers just and proper, including the condition that an application for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order be filed promptly in another state.(C) In determining whether it is an appropriate forum, the probate court shall consider all relevant factors, including, but not limited to, the following:(1) Any expressed preference of the respondent;(2) Whether abuse, neglect, or exploitation of the respondent has occurred or is likely to occur and which state could best protect the respondent from the abuse, neglect, or exploitation;(3) The length of time the respondent was physically present in or was a legal resident of this or another state;(4) The distance of the respondent from the court in each state;(5) The financial circumstances of the respondent's estate;(6) The nature and location of the evidence;(7) The ability of the court in each state to decide the issue expeditiously and the procedures necessary to present evidence;(8) The familiarity of the court of each state with the facts and issues in the proceeding;(9) The probate court's ability, if an appointment were made, to monitor the conduct of the guardian;(10) Any other factors that the probate court considers relevant.
Ohio Rev Code § 2112.25 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 21 | Courts-Probate-Juvenile|Chapter 2112 | Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Section 2112.25 | Jurisdiction Declined by Reason of Conduct.

Effective: March 22, 2013|Latest Legislation:  House Bill 27 - 129th General Assembly|(A) If at any time a probate court of this state determines that the probate court has acquired jurisdiction to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order because of unjustifiable conduct, the probate court may do any of the following: (1) Decline to exercise jurisdiction;(2) Exercise jurisdiction for the limited purpose of fashioning an appropriate remedy to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the respondent or the protection of the respondent's property or to prevent a repetition of the unjustifiable conduct, including staying the proceeding until an application for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order is filed in a court of another state having jurisdiction;(3) Continue to exercise jurisdiction after considering all of the following:(a) The extent to which the respondent and all persons required to be notified of the proceedings have acquiesced in the exercise of the probate court's jurisdiction;(b) Whether the probate court is a more appropriate forum than the court of any other state under the factors set forth in division (C) of section 2112.24 of the Revised Code;(c) Whether the court of any other state would have jurisdiction under factual circumstances in substantial conformity with the jurisdictional standards of section 2112.21 of the Revised Code.(B) If a probate court of this state determines that the probate court has acquired jurisdiction to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order because a party seeking to invoke the court's jurisdiction engaged in unjustifiable conduct, the probate court may assess against that party necessary and reasonable expenses, including, but not limited to, attorney's fees, investigative fees, court costs, communication expenses, witness fees and expenses, and travel expenses. Except as otherwise provided by any provision of the Revised Code, the probate court may not assess fees, costs, or expenses of any kind against this state or a governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality of this state.(C) As used in this section, "unjustifiable conduct" includes, but is not limited to, conduct by a person that attempts to create jurisdiction in this state by removing the adult from the adult's home state, secreting the adult, retaining the adult, or restraining or otherwise preventing the adult from returning to the adult's home state in order to prevent or deprive a court of the adult's home state from taking jurisdiction.
Ohio Rev Code § 2112.26 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 21 | Courts-Probate-Juvenile|Chapter 2112 | Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Section 2112.26 | Notice of Proceeding.

Effective: March 22, 2013|Latest Legislation:  House Bill 27 - 129th General Assembly|If an application for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order is brought in this state and this state was not the respondent's home state on the date that the application was filed, in addition to complying with the notice requirements of this state, the applicant shall give notice of the application to those persons who would be entitled to notice of the application if a proceeding were brought in the respondent's home state. The notice must be given in the same manner as notice is required to be given in this state.
Ohio Rev Code § 2112.27 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 21 | Courts-Probate-Juvenile|Chapter 2112 | Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Section 2112.27 | Proceedings in More Than One State.

Effective: March 22, 2013|Latest Legislation:  House Bill 27 - 129th General Assembly|Except for an application for the appointment of a guardian in an emergency or issuance of a protective order in an emergency, if an application for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order is filed in this state and in another state and neither application has been dismissed or withdrawn, the following rules apply: (A) If the probate court in this state has jurisdiction under section 2112.21 of the Revised Code, the probate court may proceed with the case unless a court in another state acquires jurisdiction under provisions similar to section 2112.21 of the Revised Code before the appointment or issuance of the order.(B) If the probate court in this state does not have jurisdiction under section 2112.21 of the Revised Code, whether at the time the application is filed or at any time before the appointment or issuance of the order, the probate court shall stay the proceeding and communicate with the court in the other state. If the court in the other state has jurisdiction, the probate court in this state shall dismiss the application unless the court in the other state determines that the probate court in this state is a more appropriate forum.
Ohio Rev Code § 2112.32 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 21 | Courts-Probate-Juvenile|Chapter 2112 | Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Section 2112.32 | Accepting Guardianship or Conservatorship Transferred From Another State.

Effective: March 22, 2013|Latest Legislation:  House Bill 27 - 129th General Assembly|(A) To confirm transfer of a guardianship transferred to this state under provisions similar to section 2112.31 of the Revised Code, the guardian shall petition the probate court in this state to accept the guardianship of the person, guardianship of the estate, or both. The petition must include a certified copy of the other state's provisional order of transfer. (B) Notice of a petition under division (A) of this section must be given by the guardian to those persons that would be entitled to notice if the petition were an application for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order in both the transferring state and this state. The notice must be given in the same manner as notice is required to be given in this state.(C) On the probate court's own motion or on the request of the guardian, ward, protected person, or other person required to be notified of the proceeding, the probate court shall hold a hearing on a petition filed pursuant to division (A) of this section.(D) The probate court shall issue a provisional order granting a petition filed under division (A) of this section unless either of the following applies:(1) An objection is made, and the objector establishes that transfer of the proceeding would be contrary to the interests of the ward or protected person.(2) The guardian is ineligible for appointment in this state.(E) The probate court shall issue a final order accepting the proceeding and appointing the guardian as a guardian in this state upon the probate court's receipt from the court from which the proceeding is being transferred of a final order transferring the proceedings to this state issued under provisions similar to section 2112.31 of the Revised Code.(F) In granting a petition under this section, the probate court shall recognize a guardianship order from the other state, including the determination of the incompetence of the ward and the appointment of the guardian. Nothing in this section shall limit the probate court's authority under Chapter 2111. of the Revised Code.(G) The denial by a probate court of this state of a petition to accept a guardianship transferred from another state does not affect the ability of the guardian to seek appointment as a guardian in this state under section 2111.02 of the Revised Code if the probate court has jurisdiction to make an appointment other than by reason of the provisional order of transfer.
Ohio Rev Code § 2112.41 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 21 | Courts-Probate-Juvenile|Chapter 2112 | Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Section 2112.41 | Registration of Guardianship Orders.

Effective: March 22, 2013|Latest Legislation:  House Bill 27 - 129th General Assembly|If a guardian has been appointed in another state and an application for the appointment of a guardian of the person is not pending in this state, the guardian appointed in the other state, after giving notice to the appointing court of an intent to register, may register the guardianship order in this state by filing as a foreign judgment in a probate court, in any appropriate county of this state, certified copies of the order and letters of office.
Ohio Rev Code § 2112.42 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 21 | Courts-Probate-Juvenile|Chapter 2112 | Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Section 2112.42 | Registration of Guardianship Orders.

Effective: March 22, 2013|Latest Legislation:  House Bill 27 - 129th General Assembly|If a guardian of the estate has been appointed in another state and an application for the appointment of a guardian of the estate is not pending in this state, the guardian of the estate appointed in the other state, after giving notice to the appointing court of an intent to register, may register a protective order or guardianship in this state by filing as a foreign judgment in a probate court of this state, in any county in which property belonging to the ward or protected person is located, certified copies of the order and letters of office and of any bond.
Ohio Rev Code § 2112.43 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 21 | Courts-Probate-Juvenile|Chapter 2112 | Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Section 2112.43 | Effect of Registration.

Effective: March 22, 2013|Latest Legislation:  House Bill 27 - 129th General Assembly|(A) Upon the registration of a guardianship or protective order from another state, the guardian may exercise in this state all powers authorized in the order of appointment except as prohibited under the laws of this state, including maintaining actions and proceedings in this state and, if the guardian is not a resident of this state, subject to any conditions imposed upon nonresident parties. (B) A probate court of this state may grant any relief available under the Revised Code to enforce a registered order.
Ohio Rev Code § 2113.01 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 21 | Courts-Probate-Juvenile|Chapter 2113 | Executors and Administrators - Appointment; Powers; Duties|Section 2113.01 | What Court Shall Grant Letters.

Effective: January 13, 2012|Latest Legislation:  Senate Bill 124 - 129th General Assembly|Upon the death of a resident of this state who dies intestate, letters of administration of the decedent's estate shall be granted by the probate court of the county in which the decedent was a resident at the time of death. If the will of any person is admitted to probate in this state, letters testamentary or of administration shall be granted by the probate court in which the will was admitted to probate.
Ohio Rev Code § 2113.032 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 21 | Courts-Probate-Juvenile|Chapter 2113 | Executors and Administrators - Appointment; Powers; Duties|Section 2113.032 | Application for Release of Medical and Billing Records.

Effective: March 22, 2019|Latest Legislation:  House Bill 595 - 132nd General Assembly|Any person who is eligible to be appointed as a personal representative of an estate under the law of this state or named as executor in a will may file an application with the probate court in the county in which the decedent resided seeking the release of the decedent's medical records and medical billing records for use in evaluating a potential wrongful death, personal injury, or survivorship action on behalf of the decedent. The application shall include a decedent's estate form listing the decedent's known surviving spouse, children, next of kin, legatees, and devisees, if any. The application may be filed prior to the filing of any application for authority to administer the decedent's estate. Nothing in this section requires that an application to administer the decedent's estate be filed if no estate is needed to be administered, unless otherwise required by law. The probate court shall send a copy of the application to those persons listed on the decedent's estate form described in this section unless otherwise directed by the court. Upon the filing of the application and the payment of a filing fee as determined by the court, and not earlier than ten days following the probate court's transmission of a copy of the application to those persons listed on the decedent's estate form, the probate court may order that the medical records and medical billing records be released without a hearing or with a hearing if needed. The court's order shall direct all medical providers that provided medical care or treatment to the decedent to release those medical records and medical billing records to the applicant for the limited purpose of deciding whether or not to file a wrongful death, personal injury, or survivorship action. The medical records and medical billing records are confidential and shall not be made available for public viewing unless otherwise provided for by law or subsequent court order. Upon obtaining the requested applicable records, and before the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, the applicant shall file a report with the court certifying that all requested medical records and medical billing records have been received and shall indicate whether an administration of the decedent's estate will be filed.