In re A.R.M.

Citations

• 2022 Ohio 954

Syllabus

Probate court erred by dismissing petition for adoption based on a finding that child was placed in appellants' home in violation of law. Because the independent, private interstate placement of the child by the out-of-state birth mother complied with the requirements of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, codified at R.C. 5103.23, and was approved by the proper ODJFS official, the placement was effectively made by a public children services agency for purposes of R.C. 5103.16(D).