§ 3127.01 Definitions
§ 3127.02 Application of chapter
§ 3127.03 Custody proceeding pertaining to Indian child
§ 3127.04 Foreign country treated as state – enforcement of foreign custody determinations
§ 3127.05 Custody determinations under chapter as binding
§ 3127.06 Calendar priorities
§ 3127.07 Notice and proof of service for personal jurisdiction outside Ohio
§ 3127.08 Immunity to personal jurisdiction regarding unrelated matter
§ 3127.09 Communication with non-Ohio court – opportunity to participate
§ 3127.10 Testimony of out-of state witnesses
§ 3127.11 Requests to or from non-Ohio court – expenses – forwarding of copies
§ 3127.15 Jurisdictional basis for initial custody determination
§ 3127.16 Exclusive continuing jurisdiction over determination – termination
§ 3127.17 Modification of custody determination of non-Ohio court
§ 3127.18 Temporary emergency jurisdiction – no previous custody determination
§ 3127.19 Notice and opportunity to be heard
§ 3127.20 Custody proceeding pending in another state
§ 3127.21 Jurisdiction declined – forum non conveniens
§ 3127.22 Jurisdiction declined – unjustifiable conduct – remedy – assessment of expenses
§ 3127.23 Contents of pleading or affidavit
§ 3127.24 Order to appear – costs
§ 3127.31 Definitions – petitioner and respondent
§ 3127.32 Enforcement of order for return of child under Hague convention
§ 3127.33 Recognition of custody determination of non-Ohio court
§ 3127.34 Temporary enforcement order by court lacking jurisdiction to modify custody
§ 3127.35 Registration of child custody determination by non-Ohio court – contest of validity
§ 3127.36 Enforcement of registered custody determination by non-Ohio court
§ 3127.37 Communication with non-Ohio court where modification proceeding pending
§ 3127.38 Petition for enforcement of custody determination – procedure – order
§ 3127.39 Service of petition and order
§ 3127.40 Order to take immediate physical possession of child – additional relief – privileges
§ 3127.41 Warrant to take physical custody where imminent danger of harm or removal
§ 3127.42 Award of fees, expenses and costs to prevailing party
§ 3127.43 Full faith and credit to orders issued by court of another state
§ 3127.44 Appeal from final order
§ 3127.45 Actions to locate, obtain return of child, or enforce custody determination
§ 3127.46 Authorized enforcement actions by law enforcement officer
§ 3127.47 Assessment of enforcement expenses and costs against losing party
§ 3127.51 Construction of chapter to promote uniformity
§ 3127.52 Provisions of chapter severable
§ 3127.53 Prospective application of chapter
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Terms Used In Ohio Code > Chapter 3127 - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Another: when used to designate the owner of property which is the subject of an offense, includes not only natural persons but also every other owner of property. See Ohio Code 1.02
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • Child: includes child by adoption. See Ohio Code 1.59
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Deposition: An oral statement made before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Such statements are often taken to examine potential witnesses, to obtain discovery, or to be used later in trial.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Oath: includes affirmation, and "swear" includes affirm. See Ohio Code 1.59
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Person: includes an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, and association. See Ohio Code 1.59
  • Pleadings: Written statements of the parties in a civil case of their positions. In the federal courts, the principal pleadings are the complaint and the answer.
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Ohio Code 1.59
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Ohio Code 1.59
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Transcript: A written, word-for-word record of what was said, either in a proceeding such as a trial or during some other conversation, as in a transcript of a hearing or oral deposition.
  • United States: includes all the states. See Ohio Code 1.59