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California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 13 - Department of Child Support Services › Chapter 1 - Program Administration › Subchapter 1 - Operations › Article 6 - Customer Service › Section 111540 - Ombudsperson Program - General Requirements

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Each local child support agency shall:
(a) Adopt and maintain an ombudsperson program, as
					 described in this Article.
(b) Appoint a
					 lead ombudsperson with the qualifications specified in Section
					 111541 who shall be responsible for the
					 operations of the ombudsperson program.
(c) Provide sufficient staff to operate the
					 ombudsperson program.
(d) Provide
					 ombudsperson staff with access to local child support agency records to perform the
					 duties and responsibilities of the ombudsperson program.
1. New article
						6 (sections 111540-111543) and section filed
						6-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). Pursuant to
						Family Code section
						17306(e)(2),
						a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-28-2001 or emergency
						language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2.
						New article 6 (sections
						111540-111543) and section refiled
						12-18-2001 as an emergency; operative 12-30-2001 (Register 2001, No. 51). Pursuant
						to Family Code section
						17306(e)(2),
						a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-28-2002 or emergency
						language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3.
						Certificate of Compliance as to 12-18-2001 order transmitted to OAL 6-11-2002 and
						filed 7-24-2002 (Register 2002, No. 30).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						  17306,
						  17310 and
						  17312, Family Code.
						  Reference: Sections
						  17306,
						  17310 and
						  17312, Family
						  Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 13 - Department of Child Support Services › Chapter 1 - Program Administration › Subchapter 1 - Operations › Article 6 - Customer Service › Section 111541 - Lead Ombudsperson Qualifications

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
The lead ombudsperson shall possess knowledge of:
(a) The principles of customer service.
(b) The child support program.
(c) The organizational structure, practices and
					 procedures of the local child support agency.
1. New section
						filed 6-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26).
						Pursuant to Family Code section
						17306(e)(2),
						a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-28-2001 or emergency
						language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2.
						New section refiled 12-18-2001 as an emergency; operative 12-30-2001 (Register 2001,
						No. 51). Pursuant to Family Code section
						17306(e)(2),
						a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-28-2002 or emergency
						language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3.
						Certificate of Compliance as to 12-18-2001 order transmitted to OAL 6-11-2002 and
						filed 7-24-2002 (Register 2002, No. 30).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						  17306,
						  17310 and
						  17312, Family Code.
						  Reference: Sections
						  17306,
						  17310 and
						  17312, Family
						  Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 13 - Department of Child Support Services › Chapter 1 - Program Administration › Subchapter 1 - Operations › Article 6 - Customer Service › Section 111542 - Ombudsperson Responsibilities

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a) The
					 Ombudsperson Program shall:
(1) Respond to
					 customer questions about the child support program, local complaint resolution
					 process and state hearings.
(2) Provide
					 to any customer Department-approved informational materials related to the
					 Ombudsperson Program, the local complaint resolution process, the state hearing
					 process, and/or other child support related information.
(3) Assist case participants to navigate the
					 complaint resolution and state hearing processes.
(4) Respond to case participant inquiries as
					 defined in Section
					 110251.
(5) Review and attempt to resolve case participant
					 disputes as defined in Section
					 110250 or make recommendations to
					 resolve them prior to a complaint being filed.
(6) Refer case participants to the Family Law
					 Facilitator, or local legal aid office, as appropriate or on
					 request.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 13 - Department of Child Support Services › Chapter 1 - Program Administration › Subchapter 1 - Operations › Article 6 - Customer Service › Section 111543 - Data Collection and Information Reporting. [Repealed]

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
1. New section
						filed 6-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26).
						Pursuant to Family Code section
						17306(e)(2),
						a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-28-2001 or emergency
						language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2.
						New section refiled 12-18-2001 as an emergency; operative 12-30-2001 (Register 2001,
						No. 51). Pursuant to Family Code section
						17306(e)(2),
						a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-28-2002 or emergency
						language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3.
						Certificate of Compliance as to 12-18-2001 order, including amendment of subsections
						(a) and (b), transmitted to OAL 6-11-2002 and filed 7-24-2002 (Register 2002, No.
						30).
4. Repealer filed 11-30-2021; operative 6-1-2022 (Register 2021, No.
						49). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section
						11349.3(a)
						extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order
						N-40-20.
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						  17306,
						  17310 and
						  17312, Family Code.
						  Reference: Sections
						  17306,
						  17310 and
						  17312, Family
						  Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 13 - Department of Child Support Services › Chapter 1 - Program Administration › Subchapter 1 - Operations › Article 6 - Customer Service › Section 111544 - Time Frames for Customer Service Responses

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a) The local child support agency shall respond
					 verbally, electronically, or in writing to any question, inquiry, dispute, or
					 request for assistance from a case participant within three business days of being
					 contacted.
Additionally, the local child support agency must attempt to
						respond immediately to case participants who are on site.
(b) If the local child support agency is not able
					 to respond to a dispute within three business days after receiving the contact, the
					 local child support agency shall:
(1) Provide the
					 case participant with an acknowledgment of their dispute, describe what action is
					 being taken to address the dispute, and provide a date when they may expect a
					 response or resolution; and
(2) Provide
					 a "Request for Complaint Resolution," LCR001, dated (12/09), incorporated by
					 reference herein, together with information describing the Complaint Resolution
					 Process to the case participant, no later than five business days from the date of
					 the contact.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 13 - Department of Child Support Services › Chapter 1 - Program Administration › Subchapter 1 - Operations › Article 7 - Staff Requirements › Section 111550 - Bonding of Employees

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a) Each local
					 child support agency shall:
(1) Obtain a surety
					 bond against losses resulting from employee dishonesty for every employee who
					 receives, disburses, handles, or otherwise has access to any child support funds or
					 support collections under the child support enforcement program required by Title
					 IV-D of the Social Security Act.
(2)
					 Ensure surety bonds are established in amounts sufficient to protect the local child
					 support agency against loss from employee dishonesty.
(3) Ensure compliance with the bonding
					 requirements specified in this Section by any other public or private agencies with
					 which a plan of cooperation or purchase of service agreement is established
					 involving any cash handling and/or accounting function.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 13 - Department of Child Support Services › Chapter 1 - Program Administration › Subchapter 1 - Operations › Article 7 - Staff Requirements › Section 111560 - Director Qualifications

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a) Each
					 local child support agency shall have a director who oversees the administration of
					 the agency.
(b) The director shall be an
					 employee of the county selected by the board of supervisors, or in the case of a
					 city and county, selected by the mayor, or in the case of a regionalized agency,
					 selected in accordance with the instrument, agreement, or other document governing
					 the operation and organization of the regionalized agency.
(c) The director shall possess the equivalent to a
					 bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or public
					 administration, psychology/sociology or related disciplines, or four years
					 experience performing duties in a public agency of which two years were in a senior
					 level administrative or management position.
(d) When considering a director appointment, the
					 appointing authority as specified in subsection (b) shall also consider the
					 following knowledge and abilities:
(1) Knowledge
					 of government programs at the federal, state, or local level.
(2) Ability to direct and administer the local
					 child support agency to assure its effective and efficient operation.
(3) Ability to work cooperatively with diverse
					 interest groups, including advocacy groups, governmental organizations, and private
					 entities.
(4) Knowledge of the
					 applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations relative to a child support
					 program.
(5) Knowledge of applicable
					 federal and state civil and criminal laws and regulations applicable to the delivery
					 of child support services.
(6) Knowledge
					 of the practices and procedures of the local courts relative to a child support
					 program.
(7) Ability to carry out the
					 county's personnel management program.
(8) Ability to direct and administer the county
					 local child support agency activities to assure compliance with applicable state and
					 federal laws, regulations and policies.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 13 - Department of Child Support Services › Chapter 1 - Program Administration › Subchapter 3 - Administrative Reporting › Article 1 - Administrative Reports › Section 111900 - Administrative Reporting

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Each local child support agency shall submit data to the
						Department pursuant to this Article as required to meet federal and state reporting
						requirements.
1. New
						subchapter 3, article 1 (sections
						111900-111920) and section filed
						9-6-2001 as an emergency pursuant to Family Code section
						17306; operative
						9-6-2001 (Register 2001, No. 36). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to
						OAL by 3-5-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the
						following day.
2. Editorial correction of HISTORY 1 (Register 2002, No.
						10).
3. New subchapter 3, article 1 (sections
						111900-111920) and section refiled
						3-5-2002 as an emergency pursuant to Family Code section
						17306; operative
						3-5-2002 (Register 2002, No. 10). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to
						OAL by 9-3-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the
						following day.
4. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-5-2002 order
						transmitted to OAL 8-29-2002 and filed 10-9-2002 (Register 2002, No.
						41).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						  17306,
						  17310 and
						  17312, Family Code.
						  Reference: Section
						  17600, Family Code;
						  42 U.S.C., Section
						  669; and
						  45 Code of Federal Regulations, Section
						  302.15.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 13 - Department of Child Support Services › Chapter 1 - Program Administration › Subchapter 3 - Administrative Reporting › Article 1 - Administrative Reports › Section 111910 - Collection/Distribution Reports

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a) The local
					 child support agency shall accurately complete all required child, family, medical,
					 and spousal support collection and distribution reports and submit them to the
					 Department on a monthly basis, by the due date required for each report. These
					 reports shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) "Child Support Services Monthly Report of
					 Collections and Distributions," form CS 34, dated (01/02), incorporated by reference
					 herein. The local child support agency shall submit this report no later than the
					 15th calendar day after the end of the reporting month.
(2) "Child Support Services Assistance Related
					 Distribution/Disbursement Summary," form CS 35, dated (01/02), incorporated by
					 reference herein. The local child support agency shall submit this report no later
					 than the 15th calendar day after the end of the reporting month.
(3) "Summary Report of Health Insurance Identified
					 -- Non-AFDC" form CS 810, dated (1/00), incorporated by reference herein. The local
					 child support agency shall submit this report no later than the 15th business day
					 after the end of the report month. The local child support agency is not required to
					 submit this report if no health insurance activity has occurred during the report
					 month.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 13 - Department of Child Support Services › Chapter 1 - Program Administration › Subchapter 3 - Administrative Reporting › Article 1 - Administrative Reports › Section 111920 - Activity and Statistical Reports

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a)
					 The local child support agency shall accurately complete all required activity and
					 statistical reports required by the Department on a quarterly, state fiscal year,
					 and federal fiscal year basis, as applicable. These reports shall include, but not
					 be limited to, the following:
(1) "Child Support
					 Services Quarterly State Performance Report" form CS 457 QTR, dated (1/02),
					 incorporated by reference herein.
(2)
					 "Child Support Services Federal Fiscal Year Annual Data & Accounts Receivable
					 Report" form CS 157 FFY, dated (10/00), incorporated by reference
					 herein.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 13 - Department of Child Support Services › Chapter 2 - Case Intake › Article 1 - Definitions › Section 112002 - Abuse. [Renumbered]

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
1. New chapter 2
					 (articles 1-6), article 1 (sections
					 112002-112035) and section filed
					 9-10-2001 as an emergency pursuant to Family Code section
					 17306; operative
					 9-10-2001 (Register 2001, No. 37). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted
					 to OAL by 3-11-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on
					 the following day.
2. New chapter 2 (articles 1-6), article 1 (sections
					 112002-112035) and section refiled
					 2-14-2002 as an emergency pursuant to Family Code section
					 17306(e);
					 operative 2-14-2002 (Register 2002, No. 8). A Certificate of Compliance must be
					 transmitted to OAL by 8-20-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation
					 of law on the following day.
3. Editorial correction of HISTORY 2
					 (Register 2002, No. 33).
4. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-14-2002
					 order transmitted to OAL 7-3-2002 and filed 8-15-2002 (Register 2002, No.
					 33).
5. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section
					 112002 to new section
					 110004 filed 3-24-2006 pursuant to
					 section 100, title 1, California Code of
					 Regulations (Register 2006, No. 12).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						17306,
						17310 and
						17312, Family Code.
						Reference: Sections
						17306,
						17310 and
						17312, Family
						Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 13 - Department of Child Support Services › Chapter 2 - Case Intake › Article 1 - Definitions › Section 112015 - Child Abuse. [Renumbered]

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
1. New section
					 filed 9-10-2001 as an emergency pursuant to Family Code section
					 17306; operative
					 9-10-2001 (Register 2001, No. 37). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted
					 to OAL by 3-11-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on
					 the following day.
2. New section refiled 2-14-2002 as an emergency
					 pursuant to Family Code section
					 17306(e);
					 operative 2-14-2002 (Register 2002, No. 8). A Certificate of Compliance must be
					 transmitted to OAL by 8-20-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation
					 of law on the following day.
3. Editorial correction of HISTORY 2
					 (Register 2002, No. 33).
4. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-14-2002
					 order transmitted to OAL 7-3-2002 and filed 8-15-2002 (Register 2002, No.
					 33).
5. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section
					 112015 to new section
					 110140 filed 3-24-2006 pursuant to
					 section 100, title 1, California Code of
					 Regulations (Register 2006, No. 12).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						17306,
						17310 and
						17312, Family Code.
						Reference: Sections
						17306,
						17310 and
						17312, Family
						Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 13 - Department of Child Support Services › Chapter 2 - Case Intake › Article 1 - Definitions › Section 112025 - Domestic Violence. [Renumbered]

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
1. New section
					 filed 9-10-2001 as an emergency pursuant to Family Code section
					 17306; operative
					 9-10-2001 (Register 2001, No. 37). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted
					 to OAL by 3-11-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on
					 the following day.
2. New section refiled 2-14-2002 as an emergency
					 pursuant to Family Code section
					 17306(e);
					 operative 2-14-2002 (Register 2002, No. 8). A Certificate of Compliance must be
					 transmitted to OAL by 8-20-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation
					 of law on the following day.
3. Editorial correction of HISTORY 2
					 (Register 2002, No. 33).
4. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-14-2002
					 order transmitted to OAL 7-3-2002 and filed 8-15-2002 (Register 2002, No.
					 33).
5. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section
					 112025 to new section
					 110292 filed 3-24-2006 pursuant to
					 section 100, title 1, California Code of
					 Regulations (Register 2006, No. 12).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						17306,
						17310 and
						17312, Family Code.
						Reference: Sections
						17306,
						17310 and
						17312, Family
						Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 13 - Department of Child Support Services › Chapter 2 - Case Intake › Article 1 - Definitions › Section 112034 - Family Violence. [Renumbered]

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
1. New section
					 filed 9-10-2001 as an emergency pursuant to Family Code section
					 17306; operative
					 9-10-2001 (Register 2001, No. 37). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted
					 to OAL by 3-11-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on
					 the following day.
2. New section refiled 2-14-2002 as an emergency
					 pursuant to Family Code section
					 17306(e);
					 operative 2-14-2002 (Register 2002, No. 8). A Certificate of Compliance must be
					 transmitted to OAL by 8-20-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation
					 of law on the following day.
3. Editorial correction of HISTORY 2
					 (Register 2002, No. 33).
4. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-14-2002
					 order transmitted to OAL 7-3-2002 and filed 8-15-2002 (Register 2002, No.
					 33).
5. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section
					 112034 to new section
					 110339 filed 3-24-2006 pursuant to
					 section 100, title 1, California Code of
					 Regulations (Register 2006, No. 12).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						17306,
						17310 and
						17312, Family Code.
						Reference: Sections
						17306,
						17310 and
						17312, Family
						Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 13 - Department of Child Support Services › Chapter 2 - Case Intake › Article 1 - Definitions › Section 112035 - Family Violence Indicator. [Renumbered]

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
1. New section
					 filed 9-10-2001 as an emergency pursuant to Family Code section
					 17306; operative
					 9-10-2001 (Register 2001, No. 37). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted
					 to OAL by 3-11-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on
					 the following day.
2. New section refiled 2-14-2002 as an emergency
					 pursuant to Family Code section
					 17306(e);
					 operative 2-14-2002 (Register 2002, No. 8). A Certificate of Compliance must be
					 transmitted to OAL by 8-20-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation
					 of law on the following day.
3. Editorial correction of HISTORY 2
					 (Register 2002, No. 33).
4. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-14-2002
					 order transmitted to OAL 7-3-2002 and filed 8-15-2002 (Register 2002, No.
					 33).
5. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section
					 112035 to new section
					 110343 filed 3-24-2006 pursuant to
					 section 100, title 1, California Code of
					 Regulations (Register 2006, No. 12).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						17306,
						17310 and
						17312, Family Code.
						Reference: 42 United States Code,
						Section
						663.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 13 - Department of Child Support Services › Chapter 2 - Case Intake › Article 2 - Application and Referral › Section 112100 - General Requirements

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Each local child support agency shall:
(a) Make the application package for child support
				  services, specified in Section
				  112110, available to the public and
				  provide the application package on the day it is requested in person, or within five
				  business days of a telephone or written request.
(b) Accept an application for child support
				  services on the day the application is received from an applicant who is not
				  currently receiving public assistance including an applicant:
(1) Reapplying for services after his/her case was
				  closed pursuant to case closure criteria specified in 45 Code of Federal
				  Regulations, Section
				  303.11.
(2) Applying for services to collect spousal
				  support, if both of the following conditions exist:
(A) The obligee is living with the children for
				  whom the spousal support obligor also owes child support.
(B) The child support order is being enforced
				  under the Title IV-D program.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 13 - Department of Child Support Services › Chapter 2 - Case Intake › Article 2 - Application and Referral › Section 112110 - Application Package for Child Support Services

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
The application package required by Section
					 112100 shall include each of the
					 following which are incorporated by reference herein:
(a) "Application for Support Services," CSS 2101,
				  dated (01/02).
(b) "Information
				  Regarding the Application for Support Services Package," CSS 2103, dated
				  (09/01/01).
(c) "Child Care
				  Verification," CSS 2105, dated (09/01/01).
(d) "Visitation Verification," CSS 2107, dated
				  (09/01/01).
(e) "Declaration of Support
				  Payment History," CSS 2109, dated (09/01/01).
(f) "Health Insurance Information," CSS 2111,
				  dated (09/01/01).
(g) "Request for
				  Support Services," CSS 2115, dated (02/02).
(h) "Child Support Domestic Violence
				  Questionnaire," CSS 2142, dated (01/02).
(i) "Child Support Services Program Notice," CS
				  196, dated (01/02).
1. New section
					 filed 9-10-2001 as an emergency pursuant to Family Code section
					 17306; operative
					 9-10-2001 (Register 2001, No. 37). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted
					 to OAL by 3-11-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on
					 the following day.
2. New section refiled 2-14-2002 as an emergency
					 pursuant to Family Code section
					 17306(e);
					 operative 2-14-2002 (Register 2002, No. 8). A Certificate of Compliance must be
					 transmitted to OAL by 8-20-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation
					 of law on the following day.
3. Editorial correction of HISTORY 2
					 (Register 2002, No. 33).
4. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-14-2002
					 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 7-3-2002 and filed
					 8-15-2002 (Register 2002, No. 33).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						17306,
						17310 and
						17312, Family Code.
						Reference: Section
						17406, Family Code;
						and 45 Code of Federal Regulations, Sections
						302.33 and
						303.2.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 13 - Department of Child Support Services › Chapter 2 - Case Intake › Article 3 - Case Opening Requirements › Section 112130 - Establishing the Case Record

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Each local child support agency shall:
(a) Open a case by establishing a case record
				  within 20 days of receipt of either:
(1) A referral
				  of a CalWORKs, Foster Care or Medically Needy Only recipient from the county welfare
				  department.
(2) The application for
				  services form, CSS 2101, if the minimum data elements necessary to open a case are
				  provided. The minimum data elements shall include the name of an applicant and
				  child(ren) and the signature of the applicant on the
				  application.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 13 - Department of Child Support Services › Chapter 2 - Case Intake › Article 4 - Case Processing › Section 112140 - Interviewing a Custodial Party/Noncustodial Parent

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Each local child support agency shall:
(a) Conduct an initial interview with a custodial
				  party, unless the custodial party is a foster care agency, or a noncustodial parent
				  if that individual is the applicant for Title IV-D services, within 10 business days
				  of opening a case, unless an interview was conducted pursuant to Section
				  112100(e). During the
				  initial interview the local child support agency shall:
(1) Answer questions and provide information to
				  the custodial party or noncustodial parent of his/her rights and
				  responsibilities.
(2) Review the forms
				  specified in Section
				  112110 completed by the custodial party
				  and/or noncustodial parent and solicit additional information as
				  necessary.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 13 - Department of Child Support Services › Chapter 2 - Case Intake › Article 4 - Case Processing › Section 112150 - Case Processing-CalWORKs Referrals

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a) Upon receipt of a CalWORKs referral, each
				  local child support agency shall seek to establish paternity, if necessary, and to
				  obtain either or both of the orders specified in (1) and (2), below:
(1) An order for current support which shall
				  comply with the statewide uniform guideline specified in Article 2, of Part 2, of
				  Division 9, of the Family Code, if either of the conditions specified below exist:
(A) An order for support of all the minor
				  child(ren) subject to the Cal-WORKs grant does not already exist and the family
				  continues to receive CalWORKs.
(B)
				  Following the receipt of a CalWORKs referral a custodial party ceases to receive
				  public assistance under the CalWORKs program, but continues to receive Title IV-D
				  services.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 13 - Department of Child Support Services › Chapter 2 - Case Intake › Article 4 - Case Processing › Section 112154 - Case Processing-Foster Care Referrals

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Each local child support agency shall:
(a) Obtain the orders specified in Section
				  112150(a), as
				  applicable.
(b) Enforce any existing
				  valid support order(s) established for the family and/or child(ren) subject to
				  foster care assistance.
(c) Continue to
				  provide Title IV-D services as specified in Section
				  112150(c).
(d) Petition the Superior Court to issue an order
				  to show cause, as specified in Section
				  903.4(c)(1),
				  Welfare and Institutions Code, why an order should not be entered for continuing
				  support and reimbursement.
1. New section
					 filed 9-10-2001 as an emergency pursuant to Family Code section
					 17306; operative
					 9-10-2001 (Register 2001, No. 37). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted
					 to OAL by 3-11-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on
					 the following day.
2. New section refiled 2-14-2002 as an emergency
					 pursuant to Family Code section
					 17306(e);
					 operative 2-14-2002 (Register 2002, No. 8). A Certificate of Compliance must be
					 transmitted to OAL by 8-20-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation
					 of law on the following day.
3. Editorial correction of HISTORY 2
					 (Register 2002, No. 33).
4. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-14-2002
					 order, including amendment of subsection (b) and NOTE, transmitted to OAL 7-3-2002
					 and filed 8-15-2002 (Register 2002, No. 33).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						17306,
						17310 and
						17312, Family Code.
						Reference: Sections
						17400 and
						17402, Family Code;
						Section
						11477,
						Welfare and Institutions Code; 42 United States Code; Section
						654; and 45 Code of Federal
						Regulations, Sections
						302.33,
						302.50,
						303.4 and
						303.6.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 13 - Department of Child Support Services › Chapter 2 - Case Intake › Article 4 - Case Processing › Section 112155 - Case Processing-Non Public Assistance Cases

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(a) A local child support agency shall seek to
				  establish paternity, if necessary, and to obtain an order for current support which
				  shall comply with the statewide uniform guideline specified in Article 2, of Chapter
				  2, of Part 2, of Division 9, of the Family Code (commencing with Section
				  4050), and an order for medical
				  support, unless such orders for support of all the minor children already
				  exist.
(b) A local child support agency
				  shall enforce any existing valid support order(s) and/or medical support orders
				  established for the family and/or child(ren) as specified in Division 9 of the
				  Family Code (commencing with Section
				  3500); Division 17 of the Family Code
				  (commencing with Section
				  17000); and Title 6.5 of Part 2 of the
				  Code of Civil Procedure (commencing with Section
				  481.010), Title 9 of Part 2 of the Code
				  of Civil Procedure (commencing with Section
				  680.010); Title 13 of Part 2 of the
				  Code of Civil Procedure (commencing with Section
				  901); and Title 5 of Part 3 of the Code
				  of Civil Procedure (commencing with Section
				  1209).
1. New section
					 filed 9-10-2001 as an emergency pursuant to Family Code section
					 17306; operative
					 9-10-2001 (Register 2001, No. 37). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted
					 to OAL by 3-11-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on
					 the following day.
2. New section refiled 2-14-2002 as an emergency
					 pursuant to Family Code section
					 17306(e);
					 operative 2-14-2002 (Register 2002, No. 8). A Certificate of Compliance must be
					 transmitted to OAL by 8-20-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation
					 of law on the following day.
3. Editorial correction of HISTORY 2
					 (Register 2002, No. 33).
4. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-14-2002
					 order, including amendment of subsection (a) and NOTE, transmitted to OAL 7-3-2002
					 and filed 8-15-2002 (Register 2002, No. 33).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						17306,
						17310 and
						17312, Family Code.
						Reference: Section
						17400, Family Code;
						and 45 Code of Federal Regulations, Sections
						302.33,
						303.4 and
						303.6.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 13 - Department of Child Support Services › Chapter 2 - Case Intake › Article 5 - Cooperation › Section 112200 - Determining Cooperation

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Each local child support agency shall:
(a) Determine cooperation throughout case
				  processing from a a Cal-WORKs or Medically Needy Only applicant or recipient who is
				  receiving Title IV-D services. For the purposes of this Article the following
				  definitions shall apply:
(1) "Applicant or
				  recipient" means a custodial party who is the parent of a child(ren) and who has
				  assigned to a county any rights to support.
(2) "Cooperation" means assistance by an applicant
				  or recipient in all required activities necessary to establish paternity, or to
				  establish, modify or enforce a medical or child support order, unless a finding of
				  good cause has been made as specified in Section
				  112210.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 13 - Department of Child Support Services › Chapter 2 - Case Intake › Article 5 - Cooperation › Section 112210 - Good Cause

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(a) The local child
				  support agency shall suspend Title IV-D services if, the custodial party requests a
				  good cause review by the county welfare department. Services shall remain suspended
				  until the custodial party requests the resumption of services, or the county welfare
				  department declines to find good cause.
(b) A local child support agency shall suspend
				  Title IV-D services after the agency is notified by the county welfare department
				  via the "Child Support-Good Cause For Noncooperation," form CW 51, as required by
				  CDSS, of a finding of good cause, as specified in, Sections
				  11477.04 and
				  14008.6 Welfare and Institutions
				  Code.
1. New section
					 filed 9-10-2001 as an emergency pursuant to Family Code section
					 17306; operative
					 9-10-2001 (Register 2001, No. 37). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted
					 to OAL by 3-11-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on
					 the following day.
2. New section refiled 2-14-2002 as an emergency
					 pursuant to Family Code section
					 17306(e);
					 operative 2-14-2002 (Register 2002, No. 8). A Certificate of Compliance must be
					 transmitted to OAL by 8-20-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation
					 of law on the following day.
3. Editorial correction of HISTORY 2
					 (Register 2002, No. 33).
4. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-14-2002
					 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 7-3-2002 and filed
					 8-15-2002 (Register 2002, No. 33).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						17306,
						17310 and
						17312, Family Code.
						Reference: Sections
						11477.02
						and
						14008.6,
						Welfare and Institutions Code; and 45 Code of Federal Regulations, Section
						302.31.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 13 - Department of Child Support Services › Chapter 2 - Case Intake › Article 6 - Family Violence › Section 112300 - Screening for Family Violence

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(a) Each local
				  child support agency shall screen all custodial parties and noncustodial parents for
				  family violence, as specified below:
(1) For all
				  new cases, except interstate responding cases, screening shall occur either:
(A) During the initial interview, specified in
				  Sections 112100(e) and
				  112140; or
(B) If the addresses of either a custodial party
				  or noncustodial parent are unknown, within five business days of receiving locate
				  information about a custodial party or a noncustodial parent.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 13 - Department of Child Support Services › Chapter 2 - Case Intake › Article 6 - Family Violence › Section 112301 - Determining Family Violence

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(a) Each local
				  child support agency shall determine whether there is, or has been, family violence
				  based upon the information on form 2142 provided by a custodial party or a
				  noncustodial parent. When determining family violence, a local child support agency
				  shall consider the following related to the incident(s) of domestic violence and/or
				  child abuse:
(1) The date(s), time(s) and place(s)
				  of each incident(s).
(2) The names of
				  persons who witnessed the incident(s).
(3) Police, government agency or court records or
				  files.
(4) Documentation from a domestic
				  abuse program.
(5) Documentation from
				  legal, clerical, medical, or other professionals from whom the custodial party or
				  noncustodial parent sought assistance in dealing with domestic abuse or child
				  abuse.
(6) Physical evidence of
				  abuse.
(7) A statement from another
				  individual with knowledge of the circumstances that provide the basis for the claim
				  of abuse.
(8) Protective orders
				  issued.
(9) Any other evidence that
				  supports the incident(s) of domestic violence or child abuse.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 13 - Department of Child Support Services › Chapter 2 - Case Intake › Article 6 - Family Violence › Section 112302 - Activating a Family Violence Indicator

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(a)
				  A family violence indicator shall be activated by a local child support agency for a
				  custodial party or noncustodial parent and his/her child(ren) that are part of the
				  same case as the parent against whom the custodial party or noncustodial parent is
				  claiming family violence, if a local child support agency has received a completed
				  form 2142 from either the custodial party or noncustodial parent and one of the
				  following applies:
(1) A request for good cause
				  has been granted, as specified in Section
				  11477.04,
				  Welfare and Institutions Code.
(2) A
				  party to the child support case, or custodial party's or noncustodial parent's
				  child(ren), has/have obtained a protective order.
(3) A party to the child support case, or
				  custodial party's or noncustodial parent's child(ren), has/have indicated there is
				  an increased risk of harm to self or to the child(ren), if information is
				  released.
(4) A local child support
				  agency has reason to believe that the disclosure of information may result in
				  physical or emotional harm to any of the individuals specified in subparagraphs (1)
				  through (3), above.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 13 - Department of Child Support Services › Chapter 3 - Locate › Article 1 - Locate Requirements › Section 113100 - Local Child Support Agency Responsibilities

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(a) Each local
				  child support agency shall:
(1) Use all appropriate
				  locate sources when the noncustodial parent's location is unknown. Appropriate
				  locate sources include, but are not limited to:
(A) California Parent Locator Service (CPLS) as
				  the primary clearing house for accessing numerous data bases.
(B) United States Postal Service.
(C) Local telephone company.
(D) Federal Parent Locator Service including the
				  National Directory of New Hires and Federal Case Registry.
(E) State agencies maintaining records of public
				  assistance, wages and employment, unemployment insurance, income taxes, driver's
				  licenses and vehicle registration, vital records, and criminal records such as:
1. Employment Development Department, including
				  the State New Hire Registry.
2.
				  Secretary of State.
3. Board of
				  Equalization.
4. Department of Consumer
				  Affairs.
5. Department of Motor
				  Vehicles.
6. Franchise Tax
				  Board.
7. Department of Health
				  Services.
(F) Local agencies
				  which administer public assistance, general assistance, medical assistance, and
				  social services programs.
(G) Financial
				  institutions.
(H) Current and past
				  employers of the noncustodial parent.
(I) Unions.
(J) Fraternal organizations.
(K) Police, parole, and probation
				  offices.
(L) Other sources such as:
1. Interstate location networks, such as other
				  state parent locator services, including quick locate requests.
2. Multi-state financial institution data
				  match.
3. Public utilities.
4. Providers of electronic digital pager
				  communication.
5. Providers of cellular
				  telephone services.
6. Credit reporting
				  agencies.
7. Internet.
8. Voter registration.
9. Friends and relatives of the noncustodial
				  parent.
10. Private locate sources when
				  appropriate.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 13 - Department of Child Support Services › Chapter 3 - Locate › Article 2 - Federal Parent Locator Service › Section 113200 - Non-Title IV-D Locate Only Requests

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(a)
				  Each local child support agency shall accept requests from authorized requestors to
				  access the Federal Parent Locator Service for the purpose of establishing parentage
				  or establishing, setting the amount of, modifying, or enforcing child support
				  orders.
(1) Authorized requestors under this
				  section shall be limited to:
(A) Any agent or
				  attorney of any state who has the duty or authority to seek to recover any amounts
				  owed as child and spousal support under Title IV-D.
(B) The court which has authority to issue an
				  order or to serve as the initiating court in an action to seek an order against a
				  noncustodial parent for the support and maintenance of a child, or any agent of such
				  court.
(C) The custodial party, legal
				  guardian, attorney, or agent of a child who is not receiving public
				  assistance.
(D) A California agency
				  administering a program under either Title IV-B or Title IV-E.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 13 - Department of Child Support Services › Chapter 3 - Locate › Article 2 - Federal Parent Locator Service › Section 113300 - Non-Title IV-D Parental Kidnapping/Child Custody Locate Only Requests

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(a) Each local child
				  support agency shall accept requests from authorized requestors to access the
				  Federal Parent Locator Service to determine the whereabouts of any parent or any
				  child for the purpose of enforcing any state or federal law pertaining to the
				  unlawful taking or restraint of a child or making or enforcing a child custody or
				  visitation order.
(1) Authorized requestors under
				  this section shall be limited to:
(A) Any agent or
				  attorney of any state having an agreement to use the Federal Parent Locator Service
				  who has the duty or authority to enforce a child custody or visitation
				  order.
(B) Any court, or its agent,
				  having jurisdiction to make or enforce a child custody or visitation
				  order.
(C) Any agent or attorney of the
				  United States, who has the duty or authority to investigate, enforce, or bring a
				  prosecution with respect to the unlawful taking or restraint of a
				  child.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 13 - Department of Child Support Services › Chapter 5 - Review and Adjustment of Child Support Orders › Section 115500 - Operative Date and Implementation

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This Chapter shall become operative and implemented upon the date
				  in which the Director of the California Department of Child Support Services
				  executes a declaration that states that the local child support agencies have begun
				  to convert to the California Child Support Automation System, Version 2. A local
				  child support agency shall be required to implement this Chapter once the local
				  child support agency converts to the California Child Support Automation System,
				  Version 2.
1. New chapter 5
				  (sections 115500-115550) and section filed
				  9-13-2004; operative 10-13-2004 (Register 2004, No. 38). For prior history, see
				  Register 2003, No. 45.
Note: Authority cited: Sections
					 17306,
					 17310 and
					 17312, Family Code.
					 Reference: Sections
					 17304,
					 17306,
					 17310 and
					 17312, Family
					 Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 13 - Department of Child Support Services › Chapter 5 - Review and Adjustment of Child Support Orders › Section 115503 - Notification of the Right to Request Review for Adjustment

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(a) Each local child support agency shall mail a
				written notice, at least once every 3 years, to each party to a child support order
				with a current support obligation subject to enforcement by the local child support
				agency.
(b) The notice shall be mailed
				to the last known address of each party.
(c) The notice shall inform the parties of the
				following:
(1) The right to request, either written
				or orally, that the local child support agency review the current child support
				obligation for either an upward or downward adjustment based upon either of the
				following:
(A) A change in circumstance as
				specified in Section
				115520 or Section
				115530. The notice shall include
				examples of changes of circumstances.
(B) The need to include a provision for medical
				support.