Notice to Respondent and Order to Appear for Examinations and Hearing
Ohio · Supreme Court of Ohio
This form tells a person (the Respondent) that a petition has been filed asking the court to order them to receive involuntary treatment for drug or alcohol abuse. It also orders the person to appear at a court hearing and two required examinations.
Where this fits in a case
JudgmentStage: Judgment
This form is used when someone files a Petition alleging that another person needs involuntary treatment for drug or alcohol abuse. It notifies the person who is being treated and orders them to attend hearings and exams.
Usually filed by the person starting the case.
Common questions
- Who receives this notice?
- The notice is addressed to the Respondent, which is the person who is alleged to need involuntary treatment. Great care must be taken to fill in the correct name and address for this person.
- What does this form require the person to do?
- The form orders the Respondent to appear at both the court hearing and the required examinations. It also informs the Respondent about their rights, such as the right to have their own expert evaluation.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026.
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