State v. Mendenhall

Juvenile Courts in Ohio are statutory courts, pursuant to Chapter 2151, Revised Code. The exercise of jurisdiction depends upon the age of the child involved. (Section 2151.23, Revised Code.) For a general discussion, see 89 A. L. R. 2d 506. “Child” includes anyone under 18 years of age, except that, wherever reference is made in the law to a crippled or otherwise handicapped child, “child” then includes anyone under 21 years of age. (Section 2151.01 (B) (1), Revised Code.) The Code provides that the Juvenile Court has exclusive, original jurisdiction under the Revised Code concerning any…