The department of mental health and addiction services may subpoena witnesses, take testimony under oath, and examine any public records relating to the income and other assets of a patient or of a relative liable for such patient’s support. All information, conclusions, and recommendations shall be submitted to the department by the investigating agent of the department.

Terms Used In Ohio Code 5121.38

  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.