Sec. 8. (a) If the department of child services determines that the support enforcement agency is neglecting or refusing to provide services to an individual, the department of child services may:
(1) order the support enforcement agency to perform its duties under this article; or
(2) provide those services directly to the individual.
(b) The department of child services may determine that a foreign country has established a reciprocal arrangement for child support with Indiana and take appropriate action for notification of the determination.
As added by P.L.206-2015, SEC.53.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 18.5. Family Law: Uniform Interstate Family Support Act
Chapter 3. Civil Provisions of General Application
31-18.5-3-1. Proceedings; Filing Petition
31-18.5-3-2. Proceeding by Minor Parent
31-18.5-3-3. Application of Law
31-18.5-3-4. Duties of Initiating Tribunal
31-18.5-3-5. Duties and Powers of Responding Tribunal
31-18.5-3-6. Inappropriate Tribunal
31-18.5-3-7. Duties of Support Enforcement Agency
31-18.5-3-8. Powers of Department of Child Services
31-18.5-3-10. Duties of the Child Support Bureau
31-18.5-3-11. Pleadings and Accompanying Documents
31-18.5-3-12. Nondisclosure of Information in Exceptional Circumstances
31-18.5-3-13. Costs, Fees, and Expenses
31-18.5-3-14. Limited Immunity of Petitioner
31-18.5-3-15. Nonparentage as Defense
31-18.5-3-16. Special Rules of Evidence and Procedure