Ohio Code 5121.50 – Procedure on judicial commitment of patient to hospital
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When a patient is committed to a hospital pursuant to judicial proceedings, the judge ordering the commitment shall:
Terms Used In Ohio Code 5121.50
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(A) Make a reliable report on the financial condition of the patient and of each liable relative, as provided in rules adopted by the director of mental health and addiction services;
(B) Certify the report required under division (A) of this section to the managing officer of the hospital. The managing officer shall thereupon enter in the managing officer’s records the name and address of any guardian appointed and of any relative liable for the patient’s support.