CSPMTL 177 (OCS Rule Review – Intergovernmental Rules (5 Year Rule Review))
Child Support Program Manual Transmittal Letter No. 177
December 6, 2021
TO: All Child Support Program Manual Holders
FROM: Matt Damschroder, Director
SUBJECT: OCS Rule Review – Intergovernmental Rules (5 Year Rule Review)

These rules have been reviewed in accordance with sections 106.03 and 119.04 of the Revised Code, which requires the review of all state agency rules within a five-year period.

The Office of Child Support (OCS) has filed as no change the following rules. The effective date of these rules will remain the same as the existing rules:

Rule Number Rule Title Effective Date of Rule
5101:12‑50‑55 Extradition of Obligors 07/01/2016

This rule describes the process of extraditing an obligor from another state to Ohio, and describes the process used by the governor of Ohio when a request is received from another state to extradite an obligor residing in Ohio.

This rule is authorized by ORC section 3125.25 and amplifies sections 2919.21, 3115.102, 3115.801 and 3115.802 of the Revised Code.

5101:12‑70‑05.1 CSEA General Responsibilities 07/01/2016

This rule describes the general responsibilities of the child support enforcement agency (CSEA) as an initiating or responding agency.

This rule is authorized by ORC section 3125.25 and amplifies sections 3125.03 and 3125.25 of the Revised Code.

5101:12‑70‑05.2 Responsibilities of Ohio Interstate Central Registry 07/01/2016

This rule describes the responsibilities of Ohio's Central Registry when processing an interstate case.

This rule is authorized by ORC section 3125.25 and amplifies sections 3115.310, 3115.506 and 3125.03 of the Revised Code.

5101:12‑70‑05.3 Requirements for Initiating CSEA in Intergovernmental Cases 07/01/2016

This rule describes the specific responsibilities of a responding child support enforcement agency (CSEA).

This rule is authorized by ORC section 3125.25 and amplifies sections 3115.304, 3115.305 and 3115.307 of the Revised Code.

5101:12‑70‑05.4 Requirements for Responding CSEA is Intergovernmental Cases 07/01/2016

This rule describes the specific responsibilities for a responding child support enforcement agency (CSEA).

This rule is authorized by ORC section 3125.25 and amplifies sections 3115.304, 3115.305 and 3115.307 of the Revised Code.

5101:12‑70‑05.5 Establishment of Paternity in an Intergovernmental Case 07/01/2016

This rule describes the process and the responsibilities of each CSEA as an initiating or responding agency when establishing paternity for an intergovernmental case.

This rule is authorized by ORC section 3125.25 and amplifies sections 3115.201, 3115.203, 3115.304, 3115.305 and 3125.03 of the Revised Code.

5101:12‑70‑05.6 Establishment of a Child Support Order in an Intergovernmental Case 07/01/2016

This rule describes the process and responsibility of each CSEA as an initiating or responding agency when establishing a support order for an intergovernmental IV-D case.

This rule is authorized by ORC section 3125.25 and amplifies sections 3115.201, 3115.203, 3115.304, 3115.305 and 3125.03 of the Revised Code.

5101:12‑70‑05.8 Enforcement of a Support Order in an Intergovernmental Case 07/01/2016

This rule describes the process and techniques available to a CSEA as an initiating or responding agency to enforce an intergovernmental case.

This rule is authorized by ORC section 3125.25 and amplifies sections 3115.206, 3115.304, 3115.305, 3115.307, 3115.602, 3115.603 and 3125.03 of the Revised Code.

5101:12‑70‑05.10 The Child Support Enforcement Network 07/01/2016

This rule describes the responsibilities of each CSEA and requires the use of the Child Support Enforcement Network (CSENet) when processing an interstate case.

This rule is authorized by ORC section 3125.25 and amplifies sections 3115.317, 3125.03, 3125.07 and 3125.08 of the Revised Code.

5101:12‑70‑99 Chapter 5101:12-70 Forms – Interstate Actions 07/01/2016

This rule contains a compilation of forms with their effective or revised effective date, referenced within various rules contained within division 5101:12 of the Administrative Code, but first cited within Chapter 5101:12-70 of the Administrative Code.

This rule is authorized by ORC section 3125.25 and amplifies sections 3125.03 and 3125.25.

The Office of Child Support (OCS) has amended the following rules:

Amended Rule Amended Rule Title Prior Effective Date of Rule Effective Date of Amendment
5101:12‑70‑05 Scope and Definitions for Intergovernmental Cases 07/01/2016 12/15/2021

This rule provides definitions of intergovernmental terms.

Changes to the rule include corrected a misspelling in paragraph (C)(2).

This rule is authorized by ORC section 3125.25 and amplifies sections 3115.102 and 3125.03 of the Revised Code.

5101:12‑70‑05.7 Determination of the Controlling Order 07/01/216 12/15/2021

This rule describes the process of determining the controlling order before the CSEA can proceed with any enforcement actions for an interstate case.

Changes to the rule include added information about the federal Full Faith and Credit for Child Support Orders Act in paragraph (B) and throughout the rule, updated the language to focus on practical steps a caseworker would need to take in a situation, rather than repeating the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) statutes.

This rule is authorized by ORC section 3125.25 and amplifies sections 3115.205, 3115.206, 3115.207, 3115.208 and 3125.03 of the Revised Code.

5101:12‑70‑05.9 Modification of a Controlling Order in an Intergovernmental Case 07/01/2016 12/15/2021

This rule describes the responsibility of each CSEA as an initiating or responding agency when modifying a controlling child support order in an intergovernmental case.

Changes to the rule include revised paragraph (B) for clarity purposes, updated the language to focus on practical steps a caseworker would need to take in a situation, rather than repeating the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) statutes, and removed language for clarification to avoid duplication and potential conflict with the administrative responsibility rules in paragraph (H).

This rule is authorized by ORC section 3125.25 and amplifies sections 3115.206, 3115.304, 3115.305, 3115.609, 3115.610, 3115.611, 3115.612, 3115.13, 3115.614 and 3125.03 of the Revised Code.

5101:12‑70‑05.11 Forms for Interstate Processing 07/01/2016 12/15/2021

This rule lists the UIFSA mandated forms that a CSEA must use when processing an interstate case.

Changes to the rule include updated the name of the form in paragraph (A)(3).

This rule is authorized by ORC section 3125.25 and amplifies sections 3115.602, 3115.605 and 3125.03 of the Revised Code.

INSTRUCTIONS:

When the CSPMTL is published, the CSPM will be updated as follows: 

  • A no change rule will continue with the same effective date,
  • An amended rule will be inserted, and the previous version will be moved to the OAC Archive section of the eManuals,

The rules and forms in the CSPM can be accessed at: http://emanuals.odjfs.state.oh.us/emanuals.

INSTRUCTIONS for CSEA INTERNAL PROCEDURAL HANDBOOK:

Paragraph (I)(1) of OAC rule 5101:12-1-01 states that, whenever a program change requires modification of local procedures, the CSEA is required to revise its internal procedural handbook and submit the revision to OCS within thirty days of the revision. The CSEA should carefully review the amended rules contained in this CSPMTL to determine whether they require the CSEA to update its internal procedural handbook.