In re Hayes

Francis E. Sweeney, Sr., J.

This case concerns the interpretation of the six-month waiting period imposed by former R.C. 2151.413(A) on a children services agency seeking permanent custody of a child. Based on the intent of the legislation, we hold that former R.C. 2151.413(A) required that a children services agency seeking permanent custody of a child must have had temporary custody of the child for at least six months immediately preceding the filing of the motion for permanent custody. Therefore, we affirm the judgment of the court of appeals.

*48Former R.C. 2151.413(A) stated that a children…