S.H.B. v. M.W.L.

Citations

• 2021 Ohio 3929

Syllabus

Civil protection order domestic violence civil protection order extension renewal R.C. 3113.31 plain error waiver invited error. The trial court committed plain error in granting appellee's motion to extend the civil protection order. Although appellee effectively requested a renewal of the protection order pursuant to R.C. 3113.31(E)(3)(c), the trial court attempted to modify and extend the protection order pursuant to R.C. 3113.31(E)(3)(a). The trial court applied the wrong standard in ruling on appellee's motion to extend the protection order. The trial court's judgment extending the protection order exceeded the maximum five-year period set forth in R.C. 3113.31(E)(3)(a). The trial court's judgment is vacated, and the matter is remanded for further proceedings. On remand, the protection order remains in full force and effect until the trial court issues a ruling on appellee's motion to extend the protection order.