PROBATE COURT OF ________________ COUNTY, OHIO
_____________, JUDGE
IN THE INTEREST OF: ______________________________________________________
CASE NO. __________
PROBABLE CAUSE HEARING DECISION AND ENTRY
On_________________, this cause came on to be heard upon evidence presented in
the Petition that was filed on ____________ by ____________________________________.
The Court finds that the Petitioner was examined under oath as to the contents of the
Petition.
The Court proceeded to hear the evidence and after full and careful consideration
thereof the Court finds that there is sufficient evidence to establish by probable cause that the
respondent:
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suffers from alcohol and other drug abuse;
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presents an imminent danger or imminent threat of danger to self, family,
or others as a result of alcohol and drug abuse, or there exists a substantial
likelihood of such a threat in the near future; and
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can reasonably benefit from treatment.
IT IS ORDERED that a Full Hearing is to be held on _______________at________ at
(Date)
(Time)
________________________ County Probate Court _____________________________ to
(Address)
determine if there is clear and convincing evidence that the respondent may reasonably
benefit from treatment for alcohol and other drug abuse.
Written notice of said hearing shall be given by mail or otherwise to all persons entitled
to notice.
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Judge/Magistrate
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FORM 26.10 – PROBABLE CAUSE HEARING DECISION AND ENTRY
Effective Date: July 1, 2016