Sec. 15. (a) The judge of a court having jurisdiction over actions arising under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 651) shall, when necessary to satisfy the federal requirement of expedited process for obtaining and enforcing support orders (42 U.S.C. 666(a)(2); 42 CFR 303.101), appoint assistants who meet the standards established by the judicial conference of Indiana under subsection (d), including:
(1) court commissioners;
(2) hearing examiners;
(3) masters; and
(4) referees;
to make findings of fact and recommendations for the judge's approval in actions arising under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 651 et seq.).
(b) If appointment of a court assistant is required under subsection (a), the bureau shall enter into an agreement with the courts for services associated with cases arising under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act that are performed by:
(1) a court assistant appointed under subsection (a); and
(2) administrative and supportive personnel to the court assistant, including the following:
(A) A bailiff.
(B) A stenographer.
(C) A court reporter.
(c) The agreements entered into under subsection (b) are not subject to approval by the attorney general under IC 4-13-2-14.3.
(d) The judicial conference of Indiana shall establish educational and occupational standards for an individual to be employed as an assistant under subsection (a).
As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.271.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 25. Child Services: Administration
Chapter 4. Child Support Provisions of Title Iv-D of the Federal Social Security Act
31-25-4-8. Additional Duties of Bureau
31-25-4-8.5. Duties Related to Interception of Winnings and Prizes
31-25-4-9. Federal Requirements
31-25-4-10. Agreements and Communications With Title Iv-a Administrator; Time Frame Requirement
31-25-4-11. State Case Registry; Contents
31-25-4-12. Federal Courts; Contact
31-25-4-14.1. Program to Contract With Collection Agency; Duties; Contract Requirements; Costs
31-25-4-15. Court Assistants; Appointment; Agreements for Services; Standards
31-25-4-16. Contracts With Nongovernmental Providers
31-25-4-17. Support Related Duties of Bureau
31-25-4-17.5. Recoupment of Overpayment
31-25-4-18. Order for Genetic Testing to Establish Paternity; Income Withholding
31-25-4-19. Services for Other Than Tanf Recipients or Applicants; Application; Fees
31-25-4-19.5. Title Iv-D Agency Collection Fee
31-25-4-20. Authority to Receive Federal Funds and Distribute Money Collected
31-25-4-21. Confidential Information; Safeguards; Necessary Disclosures
31-25-4-22. Disclosure of Information to Consumer Reporting Agencies; Procedures
31-25-4-23. Title Iv-D Agency; Incentive Payments; Distribution From County Treasury
31-25-4-23.5. Title Iv-D Incentive Fund; Use of Money
31-25-4-24. Duties of Circuit Court Clerk; Support Money; Cash Payments
31-25-4-25. Amounts Distributed From Department of Child Services
31-25-4-27. Rules Implementing Title Iv-D
31-25-4-29. Child Support Enforcement Revolving Funds
31-25-4-30. Child Support Obligation Lien List; Motor Vehicle Liens
31-25-4-31. Data Match System With Financial Institutions to Block Account With Child Support Lien
31-25-4-33. Objections to Order; Hearing
31-25-4-33.5. Driving Privilege Reinstatement; Suspension
31-25-4-34. Duty of Title Iv-D Agency After Finding of Delinquency