Date of Adoption: September 25, 2003.

     Purpose: The Division of Child Support has corrected erroneous cross-references in chapter 388-14A WAC. These errors mostly are due to changes in WAC or RCW numbers, but some are due to typographical errors in the rules when they were initially adopted.

     Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 388-14A-1030, 388-14A-2040, 388-14A-2075, 388-14A-2135, 388-14A-2150, 388-14A-2155, 388-14A-3125, 388-14A-3135, 388-14A-3140, 388-14A-3205, 388-14A-3300, 388-14A-3315, 388-14A-3350, 388-14A-3375, 388-14A-3800, 388-14A-3865, 388-14A-3875, 388-14A-4605, 388-14A-5000, and 388-14A-5008.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 74.08.090, 34.05.310 (4)(d).

     Other Authority: For WAC 388-14A-1030 What kinds of services can the division of child support provide? is RCW 74.08.090, 45 C.F.R. 303.106; for WAC 388-14A-2040 Do I have to cooperate with the division of child support in establishing or enforcing child support? and WAC 388-14A-2075 What happens if the division of child support determines that I am not cooperating? is RCW 74.08.090, 26.23.035, 74.20A.310; for WAC 388-14A-2135 When might DCS deny a request for address information without going through the notice and hearing process? is RCW 26.23.120, 74.08.090; for WAC 388-14A-2150 How much does it cost to get copies of DCS records?, 388-14A-2155 Can I appeal a denial of public disclosure by the division of child support?, and 388-14A-3300 How does the division of child support require me to make my support payments to the Washington state support registry when my support order says to pay someone else? is RCW 74.08.090; for WAC 388-14A-3125 The notice and finding of medical responsibility is used to set a medical support obligation when the custodial parent receiving medical assistance declines full child support enforcement services, 388-14A-3135 Late hearings, or hearing on untimely objections to support establishment notices, 388-14A-3140 What can happen at a hearing on a support establishment notice? and 388-14A-3205 How does DCS calculate my income? is RCW 34.05.220(1), 74.08.090, 74.20A.055, 74.20A.056; for WAC 388-14A-3315 When DCS serves a notice of support debt or notice of support owed, we notify the custodial parent and/or the payee under the order, is RCW 74.08.090, 26.23.035, 34.05.220(1), 74.20A.310; for WAC 388-14A-3350 Are there any limits on how much back support the division of child support can seek to establish?, 388-14A-3375 What kinds of credits does the division of child support give when establishing or enforcing an administrative support order?, 388-14A-3865 Duties of the administrative law judge when a party requests a temporary support order and 388-14A-3875 What if a party does not agree with a temporary support order? is RCW 74.20A.055 and 74.08.090; for WAC 388-14A-3800 Once a support order is entered, can it be changed? is RCW 74.08.090, chapter 26.19 RCW, RCW 34.05.220(1), 74.20A.055, 74.20A.056; for WAC 388-14A-4605 Whose picture can go on the division of child support's DCS most wanted Internet site? is RCW 26.23.120(2), 74.08.090; and for WAC 388-14A-5000 How does the division of child support distribute support payments? and 388-14A-5008 Can the noncustodial parent prepay support? is RCW 74.08.090, 26.23.035, 74.20A.057, 74.20A.310.

      Adopted under notice filed as WSR 03-16-094 on August 6, 2003.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 20, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0;      Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 20, Repealed 0.
     Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing.

September 25, 2003

Brian H. Lindgren, Manager

Rules and Policies Assistance Unit

     (1) Receiving payments and distributing the payments (see WAC 388-14A-5000);

     (2) Establishing or modifying administrative child support orders (see WAC 388-14A-3100 and 388-14A-3925);

     (3) Enforcing and modifying court orders for child support or maintenance (see WAC ((388-14A-3305 and)) 388-14A-3304, 388-14A-3310 and 388-14A-3900);

     (4) Referral to the prosecuting attorney for establishment of paternity;

     (5) Providing locate services as provided in WAC 388-14A-1035;

     (6) Referral for welfare to work services in conjunction with other parts of DSHS, the employment security department (ESD) and private contractors;

     (7) Cooperation with the IV-D agencies of other states and Indian tribes (see WAC 388-14A-1060); and

     (8) Providing any other services allowed by the state plan and applicable state and federal law.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, 45 CFR 303.106. 01-03-089, § 388-14A-1030, filed 1/17/01, effective 2/17/01. Formerly WAC 388-14-205.]

     (2) Cooperation means giving information, attending interviews, attending hearings, or taking actions to help DCS establish and collect child support. This information and assistance is necessary for DCS to:

     (a) Identify and locate the responsible parent;

     (b) Establish the paternity of the child(ren) on assistance in the CP's care; and

     (c) Establish or collect support payments or resources such as property due the CP or the child(ren).

     (3) The CP must also cooperate by sending to DCS any child support received by the CP while on assistance, as required by RCW ((74.20A.320)) 74.20A.275 (3)(c). If the client keeps these payments, known as retained support, the CP must sign an agreement to repay under RCW 74.20A.275, and the CP must honor that agreement.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, 26.23.035, 74.20A.310. 01-03-089, § 388-14A-2040, filed 1/17/01, effective 2/17/01. Formerly WAC 388-14-201.]

     (a) How the noncooperation was determined, including what actions were required;

     (b) What actions you must take to resume cooperation;

     (c) That this notice was sent to the CSO;

     (d) That you may contact the CSO immediately if you disagree with the notice, need help in order to cooperate, or believe the actions required are unreasonable; and

     (e) That the CSO may sanction you by either reducing or terminating the grant.

     (2) The CSO sends a notice of planned action to you as provided by WAC ((388-245-1700 or any subsequent amendment)) 388-472-0005 (1)(i).

     (3) Either the notice of alleged noncooperation or the CSO's notice of planned action may serve as the basis for a sanction.

     (4) If the noncooperation was due to missing an interview without reasonable excuse, you will be considered to be cooperating when you appear for a rescheduled interview and either provide information or attest to the lack of information. DCS or its representative must reschedule the interview within seven business days from the date you contact them to reschedule an interview.

     (5) If the noncooperation was due to not taking a required action, cooperation resumes when you take that action.

     (6) There is no hearing right for a notice of noncooperation, but you can request a hearing on the sanction imposed by the CSO.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, 26.23.035, 74.20A.310. 01-03-089, § 388-14A-2075, filed 1/17/01, effective 2/17/01. Formerly WAC 388-14-202.]

     (a) The department has determined, under WAC ((388-422-0021)) 388-422-0020, that the custodial parent (CP) has good cause for refusing to cooperate;

     (b) The order, on which the request is based, restricts or limits the address requesting party's right to contact or visit the other party or the child by imposing conditions to protect the party or the child from harm;

     (c) An order has been entered finding that the health, safety, or liberty of a party or child would be unreasonably put at risk by the disclosure of the information; or

     (d) DCS has information which gives DCS reason to believe that release of the address may result in physical or emotional harm to the other party or to the children.

     (2) Whenever DCS denies a request for disclosure under subsection (1) of this section, DCS notifies the nonrequesting party that disclosure of the address was requested and was denied.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 26.23.120, 74.08.090. 02-07-091, § 388-14A-2135, filed 3/19/02, effective 4/19/02.]

     (2) DCS charges fifteen cents per page for copies.

     (3) DCS may waive copy fees in appropriate circumstances.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090. 01-03-089, § 388-14A-2150, filed 1/17/01, effective 2/17/01. Formerly WAC 388-14-030.]

     (2) If DCS denies your appeal, you may pursue the other options listed in WAC ((388-01-080)) 388-01-130.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090. 01-03-089, § 388-14A-2155, filed 1/17/01, effective 2/17/01. Formerly WAC 388-14-030.]

     (2) DCS may serve a NFMR when:

     (a) The custodial parent (who is either a parent or the physical custodian of the child) or a dependent child receives or is certified eligible to receive medical assistance and is not receiving cash grant public assistance under 74.12 RCW; and

     (b) The custodial parent has requested medical support enforcement services only and has asked DCS in writing not to collect monetary child support.

     (3) The NFMR advises the NCP and the CP of the medical support obligation for the children named in the notice. The NFMR fully and fairly advises the parties of their rights and responsibilities under the NFMR.

     (4) The NFMR warns the noncustodial parent and the custodial parent that at an administrative hearing on the notice, the administrative law judge (ALJ) may set the support obligation in an amount higher or lower than, or different from, the amount stated in the NFMR, if necessary for an accurate support order.

     (5) The NFMR includes:

     (a) The information required by ((WAC 388-11-210 (or as later amended))) RCW 26.23.050;

     (b) The noncustodial parent's health insurance obligation, pursuant to ((WAC 388-11-215 (or as later amended))) RCW 26.18.170;

     (c) The maximum premium amount the noncustodial parent must pay; and

     (d) The income basis used to calculate the maximum premium amount, pursuant to WAC 388-14A-3200.

     (6) The income basis for an obligation established by DCS for a NFMR is not binding on any party in any later action to establish a cash child support obligation.

     (7) After service of the NFMR, the noncustodial parent (NCP) and the custodial parent must notify DCS of any change of address, or of any changes that may affect the support obligation.

     (8) DCS may take enforcement action under RCW 26.18.170((, WAC 388-11-215, and 388-14-480 (or as these sections are later amended))) and chapter 388-14A WAC without further notice when the NFMR is a final order. See WAC 388-14A-3110 for how a notice becomes a final order.

     (9) In most cases, a child support obligation continues until the child reaches the age of eighteen. WAC ((388-11-155 (or as later amended))) 388-14A-3810 describes when the obligation under the NFMR can end sooner or later than age eighteen.

     (10) If the custodial parent applies for full enforcement services while a hearing on a NFMR is pending, DCS may, at any time before the hearing record is closed, convert the hearing to a hearing on a notice and finding of financial responsibility (NFFR) under WAC 388-14A-3115 or a notice and finding of parental responsibility (NFPR) under WAC 388-14A-3120. To convert the hearing, DCS serves a NFFR or NFPR on the parents and files a copy with the administrative law judge (ALJ). The ALJ may grant a continuance if a party requests additional time to respond to the claim for monetary child support.

     (11) In a NFMR hearing, the ALJ must determine the:

     (a) Basic support obligation, without deviations; and

     (b) Maximum premium amount under chapter 26.19 RCW ((and WAC 388-11-215 (or as later amended))).

     (12) A hearing on a NFMR is for the limited purpose of resolving the NCP's medical support responsibility. The NCP has the burden of proving defenses to liability.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.220(1), 74.08.090, 74.20A.055, 74.20A.056. 00-15-016 and 00-20-022, § 388-14A-3125, filed 7/10/00 and 9/25/00, effective 11/6/00. Formerly WAC 388-11-215 and 388-11-295.]

     (2) For orders established after August 30, 1997, if neither parent timely objected to the NFFR, NFPR, or NFMR, either the noncustodial parent or the custodial parent may petition for a late hearing, pursuant to WAC ((388-11-310 (or as later amended))) 388-14A-3500. See WAC 388-14A-3110 for the time limits for a timely hearing request.

     (3) The division of child support (DCS) continues to enforce the order even if a late request for hearing is filed.

     (4) If DCS receives the late hearing request within one year of the date of service of the notice, the parent requesting the hearing is not required to show good cause to have a hearing on the merits of the notice.

     (5) If DCS receives the late hearing request more than a year after the date of service of the notice, the parent requesting the hearing must show good cause why the hearing request was not timely. WAC ((388-11-011 (or as later amended))) 388-14A-1020 contains the definition of good cause.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.220(1), 74.08.090, 74.20A.055, 74.20A.056. 00-15-016 and 00-20-022, § 388-14A-3135, filed 7/10/00 and 9/25/00, effective 11/6/00. Formerly WAC 388-11-400 and 388-11-425.]

     (2) The noncustodial parent has the burden of proving any defenses to liability. See WAC ((388-11-065 (or as later amended))) 388-14A-3370.

     (3) Both the NCP and the custodial parent (CP) must show cause why the terms in the NFFR, NFPR, or NFMR are incorrect.

     (4) The administrative law judge (ALJ) or review judge has authority to enter a support obligation that may be higher or lower than the amounts set forth in the NFFR, NFPR, or NFMR, including the support debt, current support, and the future support obligation. The ALJ or review judge may enter an order that differs from the terms stated in the notice, including different debt periods, if the obligation is supported by credible evidence presented by any party at the hearing, without further notice to any nonappearing party, if the ALJ or review judge finds that due process requirements have been met.

     (5) The ALJ has no authority to determine custody or visitation issues.

     (6) When a party has advised the ALJ that they will participate by telephone, the ALJ attempts to contact that party on the record before beginning the proceeding or rules on a motion. The ALJ may not disclose to the other parties the telephone number of the location of the party appearing by phone.

     (7) In certain cases, there is no "custodial parent" because the child or children are in foster care.

     (a) If the NCP fails to appear for hearing, see WAC 388-14A-3131.

     (b) If the NCP appears for hearing, see WAC 388-14A-3133.

     (8) In certain cases, there can be two NCPs, called "joint NCPs." This happens when a husband and wife are jointly served a support establishment notice for a common child who is not residing in their home.

     (a) If both NCPs fail to appear for hearing, see WAC 388-14A-3131;

     (b) If both NCPs appear for hearing, see WAC 388-14A-3133; or

     (c) One joint NCP may appear and represent the other joint NCP.

     (9) When the CP asserts good cause level B (see WAC 388-422-0020), DCS notifies the CP that they will continue to receive documents, notices and orders. The CP may choose to participate at any time. Failure to appear at hearing results in a default order but does not result in a sanction for noncooperation under WAC ((388-14-201 (or as later amended))) 388-14A-2041.

     (10) If any party appears for the hearing and elects to proceed, absent the granting of a continuance the ALJ hears the matter and enters an initial decision and order based on the evidence presented. The ALJ includes a party's failure to appear in the initial decision and order as an order of default against that party. The direct appeal rights of the party who failed to appear shall be limited to an appeal on the record made at the hearing.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.220(1), 74.08.090, 74.20A.055, 74.20A.056. 00-15-016 and 00-20-022, § 388-14A-3140, filed 7/10/00 and 9/25/00, effective 11/6/00. Formerly WAC 388-11-400 and 388-11-425.]

     (((a))) (1) Actual income;

     (((b))) (2) Estimated income, if DCS has:

     (((i))) (a) Incomplete information;

     (((ii))) (b) Information based on the prevailing wage in the parent's trade or profession; or

     (((iii))) (c) Information that is not current.

     (((c))) (3) Imputed income under RCW 26.19.071(6).

     (((2) DCS calculates support obligations using the methods set forth in WAC 388-11-205 (or as later amended).))

[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.220(1), 74.08.090, 74.20A.055, 74.20A.056. 00-15-016 and 00-20-022, § 388-14A-3205, filed 7/10/00 and 9/25/00, effective 11/6/00. Formerly WAC 388-11-205.]

     (2) DCS may serve a notice of support debt on a noncustodial parent (NCP) as provided in RCW 74.20A.040. See WAC ((388-14A-3305)) 388-14A-3304.

     (3) DCS may serve a notice of support owed on an NCP as provided in RCW 26.23.110. See WAC 388-14A-3310.

     (4) When DCS serves a notice of support debt or a notice of support owed, DCS sends a notice to the payee under the order. See WAC 388-14A-3315.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090. 01-03-089, § 388-14A-3300, filed 1/17/01, effective 2/17/01.]

     (a) A notice of support owed under WAC ((388-14A-3305)) 388-14A-3310; or

     (b) A notice of support debt under WAC ((388-14A-3310)) 388-14A-3304.

     (2) DCS sends the notice to payee by first class mail to the last known address of the payee and encloses a copy of the notice served on the NCP.

     (3) In a notice to payee, DCS informs the payee of the right to file a request with DCS for a hearing on a notice of support owed under WAC ((388-14A-3105)) 388-14A-3310 or a notice of support debt under WAC ((388-14A-3310)) 388-14A-3304 within twenty days of the date of a notice to payee that was mailed to a Washington address.

     (4) If the notice to payee was mailed to an out-of-state address, the payee may request a hearing within sixty days of the date of the notice to payee.

     (5) The effective date of a hearing request is the date DCS receives the request.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, 26.23.035, 34.05.220(1), 74.20A.310. 01-03-089, § 388-14A-3315, filed 1/17/01, effective 2/17/01. Formerly WAC 388-14-440.]

     (2) When another state or an Indian tribe is paying public assistance to the CP and children, DCS starts the claim for support as of the date specified by the other state or tribe.

     (3) For the notice and finding of parental responsibility, WAC 388-14A-3120(9) limits the back support obligation.

     (4) When the state of Washington is paying public assistance to the CP and/or the children, the following rules apply:

     (a) For support obligations owed for months on or after September 1, 1979, DCS must exercise reasonable efforts to locate the noncustodial parent (NCP);

     (b) DCS serves a notice and finding of financial or parental responsibility within sixty days of the date the state assumes responsibility for the support of a dependent child on whose behalf support is sought;

     (c) If DCS does not serve the notice within sixty days, DCS loses the right to reimbursement of public assistance payments made after the sixtieth day and before the notice is served;

     (d) DCS does not lose the right to reimbursement of public assistance payments for any period of time:

     (i) During which DCS exercised reasonable efforts to locate the NCP; or

     (ii) For sixty days after the date on which DCS received an acknowledgment of paternity for the child for whom the state has assumed responsibility, and paternity has not been established.

     (5) The limitation in subsection (4) does not apply to:

     (a) Cases in which the physical custodian is claiming good cause for not cooperating with the department; and

     (b) Cases where parentage is an issue and:

     (i) Has not been established by superior court order; or

     (ii) Is not the subject of a presumption under RCW ((26.26.040 (1)(a) or (e))) 26.26.320.

     (6) DCS considers a prorated share of each monthly public assistance payment as paid on each day of the month.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, 74.20A.055. 01-03-089, § 388-14A-3350, filed 1/17/01, effective 2/17/01. Formerly WAC 388-11-045.]

     (a) By cash, check, electronic funds transfer, or money order payments through WSSR or payment of health insurance premiums; or

     (b) As provided under subsections (3) and (6) of this section.

     (2) The division of child support (DCS) allows credit against a NCP's support debt for family needs provided directly to a custodial parent (CP), a child, or provided through a vendor or third party only when the:

     (a) Items are provided before service of the notice on the NCP;

     (b) NCP proves the items provided were intended to satisfy the NCP's support obligation; and

     (c) Items are food, clothing, shelter, or medical attendance directly related to the care, support, and maintenance of a child.

     (3) After service of the notice, an NCP may obtain credit against the parent's current support obligation only when the NCP proves that the payments were made and:

     (a) DCS determines there:

     (i) Is no prejudice to:

     (A) The CP, a child, or other person; or

     (B) An agency entitled to receive the support payments.

     (ii) Are special circumstances of an equitable nature justifying credit for payments.

     (b) A court of competent jurisdiction determines credit should be granted after a hearing where all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard.

     (4) DCS does not allow credit for shelter payments made before service of the notice in an amount more than the greater of the:

     (a) Shelter allocation in the public assistance standards for the period when payments were made; or

     (b) One-half of the actual shelter payment.

     (5) DCS does not allow credit for shelter payments made after service of the notice.

     (6) DCS applies credits for dependent benefits allowed under RCW ((26.19.190)) 26.18.190 as required by WAC 388-14A-4200.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, 74.20A.055. 01-03-089, § 388-14A-3375, filed 1/17/01, effective 2/17/01. Formerly WAC 388-11-015 and 388-14-210.]

     (2) As provided in WAC ((388-14A-3925)) 388-14A-3900, DCS may review any support order to determine whether DCS should petition to modify the support provisions of the order.

     (3) Either DCS, the CP or the NCP may petition to modify an administrative order under WAC 388-14A-3925.

     (4) Under appropriate circumstances, an administrative support order may be vacated. See WAC 388-14A-3700.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, chapter 26.19 RCW, 34.05.220(1), 74.20A.055, 74.20A.056. 01-03-089, § 388-14A-3800, filed 1/17/01, effective 2/17/01. Formerly WAC 388-11-140.]

     (a) Issue a written order which either:

     (i) Determines the responsible parent's current and future support obligation beginning no later than the month following the hearing; or

     (ii) Denies the request for a temporary support order.

     (b) Include in the temporary order:

     (i) A statement that any amounts collected under the temporary order will be credited and will be offset against any debt established in the initial decision;

     (ii) A statement that amounts collected will be distributed and may be subject to recovery under WAC ((388-14-272)) 388-14A-5300 from the physical custodian; and

     (iii) The information required by WAC ((388-11-210 (1)(a) through (j), and 388-11-210(2))) RCW 26.23.050 and 26.18.170.

     (c) Issue the temporary order within twenty calendar days of the date the request for temporary order is heard by the ALJ.

     (2) If the temporary order is entered subsequent to a continuance, the ALJ must set a new hearing date within ninety days from the date of the date the ALJ hears the request for continuance;

     (3) The ALJ must comply with the DSHS rules on child support and include a Washington state child support schedule worksheet when entering a temporary support order.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.20A.055 and 74.08.090. 00-09-076, § 388-14A-3865, filed 4/18/00, effective 5/19/00. Formerly WAC 388-11-315.]

     (2) The terms of a temporary order are not binding on the administrative law judge (ALJ) who later enters the initial decision in the matter.

     (3) The issuance of a temporary support order does not affect any party's right to ask for review of the initial decision subsequently entered in the matter.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.20A.055 and 74.08.090. 00-09-076, § 388-14A-3875, filed 4/18/00, effective 5/19/00. Formerly WAC 388-11-315.]

     (a) Give written permission to DCS to post the NCP on the site; and

     (b) Provide a photograph of the NCP.

     (2) Only the NCP's photograph appears on the site. If the CP submits a group photograph, DCS edits out everyone except the NCP.

     (3) DCS may post an NCP to the site when:

     (a) The NCP:

     (i) Has made no payments in at least six months (intercepted IRS refunds are not considered to be payments for purposes of this section); and

     (ii) Owes at least five thousand dollars in back child support; or

     (b) DCS has been unable to locate the NCP after trying other means for at least twelve months, and:

     (i) There is a valid support order; or

     (ii) There is a valid paternity affidavit filed for a child on the case, or

     (iii) The NCP is:

     (A) The mother of the child(ren) on the case; or

     (B) The presumed father under RCW ((26.26.040)) 26.26.320.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 26.23.120(2), 74.08.090. 01-24-083, § 388-14A-4605, filed 12/3/01, effective 1/3/02; 01-03-089, § 388-14A-4605, filed 1/17/01, effective 2/17/01. Formerly WAC 388-11-325.]

     (a) Department when the department provides or has provided public assistance payments for the support of the family;

     (b) Payee under the order, or to the custodial parent (CP) of the child according to WAC 388-14A-5050;

     (c) Child support enforcement agency in another state or foreign country which submitted a request for support enforcement services;

     (d) Indian tribe which has a TANF program and/or a cooperative agreement regarding the delivery of child support services; or

     (e) Person or entity making the payment when DCS is unable to identify the person to whom the support money is payable after making reasonable efforts to obtain identification information.

     (2) If DCS is unable to distribute support money because the location of the family or person is unknown, it must exercise reasonable efforts to locate the family or person. When the family or person cannot be located, DCS handles the money in accordance with chapter ((458-65 WAC)) 63.29 RCW, the uniform unclaimed property act ((rules)).

     (3) WAC 388-14A-5000 and sections WAC 388-14A-5001 through 388-14A-5008 contain the rules for distribution of support money by DCS.

     (4) DCS changes the distribution rules based on changes in federal statutes and regulations.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, 26.23.035, 74.20A.057, 74.20A.310. 01-03-089, § 388-14A-5000, filed 1/17/01, effective 2/17/01. Formerly WAC 388-14-250, 388-14-270, and 388-14-273.]

     (1) Apply the support money to future months when the support debt is paid in full;

     (2) Distribute the support money on a monthly basis when payments become due in the future; and

     (3) Mail a notice to the last known address of the person entitled to receive support money. The notice informs the person that:

     (a) DCS received prepaid support money;

     (b) DCS intends to distribute the prepaid money as support payments become due in the future; and

     (c) The person may request a conference board under WAC 388-14A-6400 to determine if DCS should immediately distribute the prepaid support money.

     (d) DCS does not mail the notice referred to in ((WAC 388-14A-5008)) subsection (3) of this section if the prepaid support is equal to or less than one month's support obligation.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, 26.23.035, 74.20A.057, 74.20A.310. 01-03-089, § 388-14A-5008, filed 1/17/01, effective 2/17/01. Formerly WAC 388-14-270.]

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