Civil courts in Ohio do not hear criminal cases. They can issue CPOs if a victim seeks such an order when the abuser is a family or household member of the defendant. If the abuser is not in a close relationship
Compassionate care visits, which are special visits in which a family member or other visitor provides comfort, support, and assistance to a resident whose well-being is suffering or at risk, are always permitted regardless of the criteria above. Governor DeWine sent a letter today to all long...