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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in this chapter:
(A) “Application” means, as context requires, an application under section 2717.02, 2717.04, or 2717.13 of the Revised Code.
(B) “Applicant” means, as context requires, a person who makes the filing under section 2717.02 or 2717.04 of the Revised Code, or the minor on whose behalf a filing is made under section 2717.13 of the Revised Code.
(C) “Conform” means to make a person's legal name consistent in all official identity documents by correcting a misspelling, inconsistency, or other error in an official identity document.
(D) “Official identity document” means a birth record, marriage record, divorce decree, driver's license, state issued identification card, social security card with the social security number redacted, passport, or any other official government-issued document required or commonly used to verify a person's identity.
(E) “Sexually oriented offense” and “child-victim oriented offense” have the same meanings as in section 2950.01 of the Revised Code.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Ohio Revised Code Title XXVII. Courts Revised Code General Provisions Special Remedies § 2717.01 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/oh/title-xxvii-courts-general-provisions-special-remedies/oh-rev-code-sect-2717-01/
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