Iowa Code
Chapter 252J - CHILD SUPPORT — LICENSING SANCTIONS
Section 252J.2 - Purpose and use.

252J.2 Purpose and use.
1. Notwithstanding other statutory provisions to the contrary, and if an individual has not been cited for contempt and enjoined from engaging in the activity governed by a license pursuant to section 598.23A, the unit may utilize the process established in this chapter to collect support.
2. For cases in which services are provided by the unit all of the following apply:
a. An obligor is subject to the provisions of this chapter if the obligor’s support obligation is being enforced by the unit, if the support payments required by a support order to be paid to the clerk of the district court or the collection services center pursuant to section 598.22 are not paid and become delinquent in an amount equal to the support payment for three months, and if the obligor’s situation meets other criteria specified under rules adopted by the department pursuant to chapter 17A. The criteria specified by rule shall include consideration of the length of time since the obligor’s last support payment and the total amount of support owed by the obligor.
b. An individual is subject to the provisions of this chapter if the individual has failed, after receiving appropriate notice, to comply with a subpoena or warrant.
3. Actions initiated by the unit under this chapter shall not be subject to contested case proceedings or further review pursuant to chapter 17A and any resulting court hearing shall be an original hearing before the district court.
4. Notwithstanding chapter 22, all of the following apply:
a. Information obtained by the unit under this chapter shall be used solely for the purposes of this chapter or chapter 252B.
b. Information obtained by a licensing authority shall be used solely for the purposes of this chapter.
95 Acts, ch 115, §2; 97 Acts, ch 175, §114
Referred to in §252J.5, 252J.6, 252J.9

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