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(A) Within fifteen business days after a motion is made under section 2152.52 of the Revised Code, the court shall do one of the following:
(1) Make a determination of incompetency under division (B) of section 2152.52 of the Revised Code;
(2) Determine, without holding a hearing, whether there is a reasonable basis to conduct a competency evaluation;
(3) Hold a hearing to determine whether there is a reasonable basis to conduct a competency evaluation.
(B) If the court holds a hearing, it shall make its determination within ten business days after the conclusion of the hearing. If the court determines that there is a reasonable basis for a competency evaluation or if the prosecuting attorney and the child's attorney agree to an evaluation, the court shall order a competency evaluation and appoint an evaluator.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Ohio Revised Code Title XXI. Courts Probate Juvenile § 2152.53 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/oh/title-xxi-courts-probate-juvenile/oh-rev-code-sect-2152-53/
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