Time periods for determination; hearing

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2152.53, under Chapter 2152 | Delinquent Children; Juvenile Traffic Offenders.

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2152.53

(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.