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VA Code § 63.2-1940.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 19 - Child Support Enforcement|§ 63.2-1940.1. Publishing a most wanted delinquent parent list; coordinated arrests

The Division of Child Support Enforcement shall (i) publish at regular intervals a list of the most wanted delinquent parents as determined by the Commissioner together with arrearage information and other identifying information, including but not limited to, a photograph, occupation and last known address for the purpose of locating such delinquent parents and (ii) periodically conduct coordinated arrests of delinquent parents in conjunction with state and local criminal justice agencies pursuant to § 16.1-278.16.2003, cc. 929, 942.
VA Code § 63.2-1941 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 19 - Child Support Enforcement|§ 63.2-1941. Additional enforcement remedies

In addition to its other enforcement remedies, the Division of Child Support Enforcement is authorized to:1. Attach unemployment benefits through the Virginia Employment Commission pursuant to § 60.2-608 and workers' compensation benefits through the Workers' Compensation Commission pursuant to § 65.2-531; and2. Suspend an individual's driving privileges pursuant to § 46.2-320.1.2002, c. 747; 2012, c. 829; 2020, cc. 1227, 1246.
VA Code § 63.2-1942 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 19 - Child Support Enforcement|§ 63.2-1942. Administrative hearing on notice of debt; withholdings; orders to withhold and deliver property to debtor; set-off debt collection

The Commissioner may delegate authority to conduct any administrative hearing pursuant to this chapter to a duly qualified hearing officer. The hearing shall be held upon reasonable notice to the obligee and the debtor. In no event shall such hearing officer be legally competent to render a decision as to the validity of a court order or a defense of nonpaternity. A decision of the hearing officer shall be in writing and shall set forth the debtor's and payee's rights to appeal the decision of the hearing officer to the appropriate circuit or juvenile and domestic relations district court. The decision shall be served upon the debtor in accordance with the provisions of § 8.01-296, 8.01-327 or 8.01-329, mailed to the debtor at his last known address by certified mail, return receipt requested, or provided by electronic means, or the debtor may waive service of the decision at the time of the decision. A copy of such decision shall also be provided to the obligee. Such decision shall establish the liability of the debtor, if any, and the validity of the administrative action taken.Action by the Commissioner under the provisions of this chapter to collect such support debt shall be valid and enforceable during the pendency of any appeal. The Commissioner may file and serve liens pursuant to §§ 63.2-1927 and 63.2-1928 during the pendency of the hearing or thereafter, whether or not appealed. Further action under § 63.2-1929 may be taken prior to any hearing or appeal. If the decision is in favor of the debtor, all money collected during the pendency of the appeal shall be returned to the debtor in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board.1985, c. 488, § 63.1-267.1; 1986, c. 476; 1987, c. 640; 1988, c. 906; 1990, c. 896; 2002, c. 747; 2016, c. 29.
VA Code § 63.2-1943 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 19 - Child Support Enforcement|§ 63.2-1943. Appeal from decision of hearing officer

An appeal may be taken by filing a written notice of appeal with the clerk of the court having proper jurisdiction to review the decision of the hearing officer. The clerk shall send reasonable notice of such appeal, which shall include the date and time of the hearing, to the appellee or to the Department when, at the request of another state's child support agency, it is acting on behalf of a nonresident obligee. A nonresident obligee for whom the Department is acting is not required to appear at the hearing. Evidence relative to the support obligation may be taken from a nonresident obligee by deposition and presented by the Department at the hearing. Such appeal shall be taken within ten days of receipt of the hearing officer's decision.From the decision of the hearing officer provided for in clause (iii) of subsection B of § 63.2-1924, and §§ 63.2-1916, 63.2-1929, and 63.2-1942 there shall be an appeal de novo to the juvenile and domestic relations district court of the jurisdiction wherein the appellant resides. If the appellant is a nonresident, venue on appeal shall be where the appellee resides. If both the appellant and the appellee are nonresidents, venue shall be where the property of the obligor is located or where the place of business of the obligor's employer is located; if more than one venue is available, then the appellant shall elect the place of venue.An appeal shall be to the circuit court with respect to determinations under the Setoff Debt Collection Act pursuant to Article 21 (§ 58.1-520 et seq.) of Chapter 3 of Title 58.1 concerning state income tax overpayments and with respect to federal income tax set-off actions.1984, c. 652, § 63.1-268.1; 1987, c. 640; 1988, c. 906; 1990, c. 896; 1991, c. 183; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 63.2-1944 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 19 - Child Support Enforcement|§ 63.2-1944. Employee debtor rights protected; limitation

No employer shall discharge an employee or terminate a contract with an independent contractor solely for reason that a voluntary assignment of earnings under § 63.2-1945 has been presented in settlement of a support debt or that a support lien or order to withhold and deliver has been served against such employee's or independent contractor's earnings or income.1974, c. 413, § 63.1-271; 1976, c. 357; 1977, c. 662; 1985, c. 488; 1986, c. 594; 2002, c. 747; 2020, c. 722.
VA Code § 63.2-1945 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 19 - Child Support Enforcement|§ 63.2-1945. Assignment of earnings to be honored; inapplicability of § 40.1-31

Any person, firm, corporation, association, political subdivision or department of the Commonwealth employing a person owing a support debt or obligation, shall honor an assignment of earnings to satisfy or retire a support debt or obligation of such person when ordered by the Commissioner by a payroll deduction order conforming to § 20-79.3. The rights and obligations of employees with respect to an order issued pursuant to this section are set out in § 20-79.3. Payment of moneys pursuant to an assignment of earnings presented by the Commissioner shall serve as full acquittance under any contract of employment, and the Commonwealth warrants and represents that it shall defend and hold harmless such action taken pursuant to such assignment of earnings. The Commissioner shall be released from liability for improper receipt of moneys under an assignment of earnings upon return of any moneys so received.Any assignment of earnings presented under this section shall not be subject to the requirements set forth in § 40.1-31.1974, c. 413, § 63.1-272; 1976, c. 357; 1980, c. 243; 1983, c. 481; 1984, c. 626; 1990, c. 896; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 63.2-1947 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 19 - Child Support Enforcement|§ 63.2-1947. Assistance by Office of the Attorney General

The attorney for the Commonwealth or other attorney who has responsibility for representing a local department and local board may, with the prior consent of the Attorney General, obtain the assistance of the Office of the Attorney General in the conduct of litigation arising under this chapter.1988, c. 906, § 63.1-274.8; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 63.2-1948 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 19 - Child Support Enforcement|§ 63.2-1948. Payment by Department for legal services

Notwithstanding any provision of §§ 2.2-2814, 2.2-2815, 2.2-2816, 2.2-2823, 2.2-2824, 2.2-2825 or § 2.2-2826 to the contrary, whenever there shall be authorized by law an attorney for the Commonwealth, the Department may contract with the county or city or combination thereof for whom such attorney for the Commonwealth is authorized regarding the payment by the Department of the salary, expenses, including secretarial services, and allowances or part thereof of such attorney, as shall be approved by the Compensation Board, for the entire time devoted to these duties. Any such contract may provide that the county, city or combination thereof shall pay such salary, expenses and allowances and that the Department shall reimburse such county or city therefor. The amount of such salary, expenses and allowances shall be set by the Compensation Board as provided by law.Whenever there is in any county or city a county attorney or city attorney whose duties consist of legal services with respect to the provisions of this chapter, the Department may contract with such county or city regarding the duties of such county or city attorney and regarding payment by the Department of the salary, expenses, including secretarial services, and allowances or part thereof of such attorney for the time devoted to these duties. Any such contract may provide that the county or city shall pay such salary, expenses and allowances and that the Department shall reimburse such county or city therefor.1988, c. 906, § 63.1-274.9; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 63.2-1949 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 19 - Child Support Enforcement|§ 63.2-1949. Authority of city, county, or attorney for the Commonwealth to represent the Department

In order to carry out the responsibilities of the Department imposed under this chapter, any city or county attorney is authorized to represent the Department in any civil proceeding necessary for the establishment, modification, enforcement, or collection of support obligations and any attorney for the Commonwealth is authorized to represent the Department in any civil or criminal proceeding necessary for the establishment, modification, enforcement, or collection of support obligations.1988, c. 906, § 63.1-274.4; 1990, c. 85; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 63.2-1950 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 19 - Child Support Enforcement|§ 63.2-1950. Child support enforcement privatized legal services

The Attorney General shall provide and supervise legal services to the Division of Child Support Enforcement in child support enforcement cases to establish, obligate, enforce and collect child support. In addition to other methods of providing legal services as may be authorized by law, the Attorney General may contract with private attorneys to provide such services as special counsel pursuant to § 2.2-510 or to conduct programs to evaluate the costs and benefits of the privatization of such legal services. The compensation for such special and private counsel shall be paid out of funds received by the Division of Child Support Enforcement as provided by state and federal law and such reasonable attorney's fees as may be recovered. The Attorney General may also use collection agencies as may be necessary and cost-effective to pursue fully the recovery of all costs and fees authorized by § 63.2-1960 in proceedings to enforce child support obligations.1996, c. 1054, § 63.1-249.1; 1998, cc. 494, 499; 2002, cc. 262, 747.
VA Code § 63.2-1951 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 19 - Child Support Enforcement|§ 63.2-1951. Interest on support payments collected

The Department shall pay interest to the payee as provided in this section on certain spousal or child support payments it collects which have been ordered by a court or established by administrative order to be paid to or through the Department to the payee and for which the Department has an assignment of rights or has been given an authorization to seek or enforce a support obligation as those terms are defined in §§ 63.2-100 and 63.2-1900. Such interest shall accrue, at the legal rate as established by § 6.2-301, on all support payments collected by the Department and paid to the payee more than thirty days following the end of the month in which the payment was received by the Department in nonpublic assistance cases. Interest shall be charged to the Department on such payments if the Department has an established case and if the obligor or payor provides identifying information including the Department case number or the noncustodial parent's name and correct social security number.1987, c. 609, § 63.1-250.1:1; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 63.2-1952 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 19 - Child Support Enforcement|§ 63.2-1952. Interest on debts due

Interest at the judgment interest rate as established by § 6.2-302 on any arrearage pursuant to an order being enforced by the Department pursuant to this chapter shall be collected by the Commissioner except in the case of a minor obligor during the period of his minority. The Commissioner shall maintain interest balance due accounts. In accordance with § 63.2-1908.1, the Commissioner may compromise interest on debt owed to the Commonwealth for reimbursement of public assistance paid.1974, c. 413, § 63.1-267; 1976, c. 357; 1995, c. 483; 2002, c. 747; 2015, c. 506.
VA Code § 63.2-1953 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 19 - Child Support Enforcement|§ 63.2-1953. Disposition of funds collected as debts to Department

Funds collected as a debt to the Department pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be placed in a special fund of the Department for use in the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.1975, c. 302, § 63.1-251.1; 1988, c. 906, § 63.1-274.1; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 63.2-1954 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 19 - Child Support Enforcement|§ 63.2-1954. Distribution of collection

Support payments received by the Department pursuant to one or more judicial or administrative orders, or a combination thereof, shall be allocated among the obligees under such orders with priority given to payment of the order for current support. Where payments are received pursuant to two or more orders for current support, the Department shall prorate the payments on the basis of any amounts due for current support under each such order. Upon satisfaction of any amounts due for current support, the Department shall prorate the remainder of the payments on the basis of accrued arrearages owed to the obligees under each such order. Payments received pursuant to federal tax refund offset shall be allocated pursuant to subsection h of 45 C.F.R. § 303.72.All support payments received by the Department shall be distributed to the obligee within two business days of receipt, provided that sufficient information accompanies the payment or is otherwise available to the Department within that time to identify the obligee and the place to which distribution should be made. The term "business day" means any day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, legal holiday or other day on which state offices are closed.1992, c. 199, § 63.1-251.2; 1997, c. 562; 2002, c. 747; 2015, c. 52.
VA Code § 63.2-1955 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 19 - Child Support Enforcement|§ 63.2-1955. Distribution of collections from federal tax refund offsets

Distribution of amounts collected by the Department as a result of an offset made under the Federal Tax Refund Offset Program (P.L. 97-35, as amended) to satisfy non-TANF past-due support from a federal tax refund based upon a joint return shall be made when the Department is notified that the unobligated spouse's proper share of the refund has been paid or 180 days following receipt of the offset, whichever is earlier. The Department shall establish procedures for the prompt refund of any incorrect offset amounts and the compensation of unobligated spouses for the payment of their shares to obligees.1997, c. 653, § 63.1-251.4; 1998, c. 781; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 63.2-1956 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 19 - Child Support Enforcement|§ 63.2-1956. Release of excess funds to debtor

Whenever any person, firm, corporation, association, political subdivision or department of the Commonwealth has in its possession earnings, deposits, accounts, or balances in excess of the amount of the debt claimed by the Department plus $100, such person, firm, corporation, association, political subdivision or department of the Commonwealth may, without liability under this chapter, release such excess to the debtor.1974, c. 413, § 63.1-259; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 63.2-1957 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 19 - Child Support Enforcement|§ 63.2-1957. Unidentifiable moneys held in special account

All moneys collected in fees, costs, attorney fees, interest payments, or other funds received by the Commissioner which are unidentifiable as to the support account against which they should be credited, shall be held in a special fund from which the Commissioner may make disbursement for any costs or expenses incurred in the administration or enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.1974, c. 413, § 63.1-269; 1976, c. 357; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 63.2-1958 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 19 - Child Support Enforcement|§ 63.2-1958. Charging off support debts as uncollectible

Any support debt due the Department pursuant to § 63.2-1908 that the Commissioner deems uncollectible may be transferred from accounts receivable to a doubtful account, cease to be accounted as an asset, and discharged from its records.1974, c. 413, § 63.1-270; 1975, c. 596; 1976, c. 357; 1988, c. 906; 1992, c. 716; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 63.2-1959 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 19 - Child Support Enforcement|§ 63.2-1959. Department exempt from fees

No filing or recording fees, court fees, or fees for service of process shall be required from the Department by any clerk, auditor, sheriff or other local officer for the filing of any actions or documents authorized by this chapter or, for the service of any summons or other process in any action or proceeding authorized by this chapter.1988, c. 906, § 63.1-274.7; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 63.2-1960 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 19 - Child Support Enforcement|§ 63.2-1960. Recovery of certain fees and costs

The Department shall have the authority to assess and recover from the noncustodial parent in proceedings to enforce child support obligations against the noncustodial parent, reasonable attorneys' fees. All such fees recovered in proceedings to collect child support arrearages shall be retained by the Department in a special fund for the support of the Division of Support Enforcement. The Department shall also have the authority to assess and recover costs in such cases. However, the Department shall not be entitled to recover attorneys' fees or costs in any case in which the noncustodial parent prevails.The Department shall have the authority to assess and recover the actual costs of genetic testing against the noncustodial parent if paternity is established. Where an original test is contested and additional testing is requested, the Department may require advance payment by the contestant. The genetic testing costs shall be set at the rate charged the Department by the provider of genetic testing services.The Department shall have the authority to assess and recover the actual costs of intercept programs from the noncustodial parent. The intercept programs' costs shall be set at the rate actually charged the Department.The Department shall have the authority to assess and recover the actual costs of fees for service of process, and seizure and sale pursuant to a levy on a judgment in enforcement actions from the noncustodial parent.The fees and costs that may be recovered pursuant to this section may be collected using any mechanism provided by this chapter.1991, c. 390, § 63.1-274.10; 1996, cc. 746, 1054; 1997, cc. 792, 896; 2002, c. 747; 2005, c. 880.
VA Code § 63.2-2100 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 21 - Family and Children's Trust Fund|§ 63.2-2100. Family and Children's Trust Fund; public purpose; exempt from taxation

A. There is hereby created the Family and Children's Trust Fund (the Trust Fund). The exercise of powers granted under this chapter shall be in all respects for the benefit of the citizens of the Commonwealth and for the support and development of services for the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect and violence within families. This goal shall be achieved through public and private collaboration.B. The Trust Fund will be performing an essential governmental function in the exercise of the powers conferred upon it by this chapter. Gifts, contributions, grants, devises, and bequests, whether personal or real property, and the income therefrom, accepted by the Trust Fund, shall be deemed to be gifts to the Commonwealth, which shall be exempt from all state and local taxes, and shall be regarded as the property of the Commonwealth for the purposes of all tax laws.1986, c. 416, § 63.1-326; 2002, c. 747; 2012, cc. 803, 835; 2016, cc. 110, 627.
VA Code § 63.2-2101 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 21 - Family and Children's Trust Fund|§ 63.2-2101. Members of Board; terms; vacancies; meetings

A. The Family and Children's Trust Fund shall be administered by a Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees shall consist of fifteen members appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the General Assembly. The Board members shall represent the Commonwealth at large and shall have knowledge and experience in child abuse and neglect, adult abuse and neglect, and domestic violence programs, finance and fiscal management and other related areas. The Commissioner shall serve as a permanent member of the Board of Trustees. The Board shall elect a chairman.B. Initially, five appointments to the Board shall be for a term of four years, five appointments shall be for a term of three years, and five appointments shall be for a term of two years; thereafter, all appointments shall be for terms of four years. Appointments to fill vacancies other than by expiration of term shall be for the unexpired term. No member shall be eligible to serve more than two successive four-year terms.C. The Board shall meet as frequently as necessary to fulfill its duties but not less than once a year.1986, c. 416, §§ 63.1-327, 63.1-328; 2002, c. 747.