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If, during the
course of an investigation conducted under section
5101.62 of the Revised Code, any person, including the adult who is
the subject of the investigation, denies or obstructs access to the
residence of the adult, the county department of job and family services
may file a petition in court for a temporary restraining order to
prevent the interference or obstruction. The court shall issue a
temporary restraining order to prevent the interference or obstruction
if it finds there is reasonable cause to believe that the adult is being
or has been abused, neglected, or exploited and access to the person's
residence has been denied or obstructed. Such a finding is prima-facie
evidence that immediate and irreparable injury, loss, or damage will
result, so that notice is not required. After obtaining an order
restraining the obstruction of or interference with the access of the
protective services representative, the representative may be
accompanied to the residence by a peace officer.
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