Document ID: General_Provisions_Article_2._§_50-35._ Authority_and_duties_of_a_child_support_hearing_officer.

Title: {"article_title": "Article 2.", "section_title": "§ 50-35.  Authority and duties of a child support hearing officer.", "subchapter_title": "General Provisions", "type": "section"}

§ 50-35.  Authority and duties of a child support hearing officer. A child support hearing officer who is properly qualified and designated under this Article has the following authority and responsibilities in all child support cases: (1)	To conduct hearings and to ensure that the parties' due process rights are protected; (2)	To take testimony and establish a record; (3)	To evaluate evidence and make decisions regarding the establishment or enforcement of child support orders; (4)	To accept and approve voluntary acknowledgements of support liability and stipulated agreements setting the amount of support obligations; (5)	To accept and approve voluntary acknowledgements and affirmations of paternity; (6)	Except as otherwise provided in this Article, to enter child  support orders that have the same force and effect as orders entered by a district court judge; (7)	To enter temporary child support orders pending the resolution of unusual or complicated issues by a district court judge; (8)	To enter default orders; and (9)	To subpoena witnesses and documents. (1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 993, s. 1.)