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Summit County updates MOU on child-abuse and neglect investigations; committee approves

Summit County Council · November 5, 2025
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Summit County Children's Services presented a revised memorandum of understanding with law-enforcement, courts and hospitals setting procedures for child-abuse and neglect investigations; the committee approved the MOU after explaining changes required by state administrative reorganization and new timelines and reporting tools.

Summit County Children's Services presented a revised memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Nov. 4 setting joint procedures with municipal police departments, the sheriff's office, the prosecutor's office, juvenile and probate courts, Akron Children's Hospital and other partners for child-abuse and neglect investigations. The Health & Human Services committee approved the MOU.

Catherine Van Horn, deputy director and chief legal counsel at Summit County…

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