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 the following rules as
no change. The effective date of these rules will remain
the same as the existing rules:
Rule Number
|
Rule Title
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Effective Date of Rule
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5101:12‑60‑70
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Reduction of Permanently Assigned Arrears
|
1/1/2017
|
This rule contains definitions for terms specific to this
rule and the supplemental rules. This rule is authorized under section 3125.25 of the Revised
Code, and amplifies, sections 3125.03, 3125.24 and 3125.25 of the Revised Code. |
5101:12‑60‑70.1
|
Procedures for a Reduction of Permanently Assigned Arrears
|
1/1/2017
|
This rule describes the procedure when a child support enforcement
agency (CSEA) elects to establish a procedure for a reduction of permanently assigned
arrears. This rule is authorized under section 3125.25 of the Revised
Code, and amplifies, sections 3125.03, 3125.24 and 3125.25 of the Revised Code. |
5101:12‑60‑70.2
|
Process for a Reduction of Permanently Assigned Arrears
|
1/1/2017
|
This rule describes the negotiation process between the
CSEA and the obligor when requesting a reduction of permanently assigned arrears.
The rule outlines the responsibilities of the obligor, CSEA and office of child
support (OCS). This rule is authorized under section 3125.25 of the Revised
Code, and amplifies, sections 3125.03, 3125.24 and 3125.25 of the Revised Code. |
5101:12‑60‑70.3
|
Agreed Entry for a Reduction of Permanently Assigned Arrears
|
1/1/2017
|
This rule describes he agreed entry process for the CSEA
once a request for a reduction of permanently assigned arrears is approved, either
locally by a CSEA or OCS. This rule is authorized under section 3125.25 of the Revised
Code, and amplifies, sections 3125.03, 3125.24 and 3125.25 of the Revised Code. |
5101:12‑60‑70.4
|
Reporting Requirements for a Reduction of Permanently Assigned
Arrears
|
1/1/2017
|
This rule describes the reporting requirements the CSEA
must maintain when tracking all requests and agreements for a reduction of permanently
assigned arrears. This rule is authorized under section 3125.25 of the Revised
Code, and amplifies, sections 3125.03, 3125.24 and 3125.25 of the Revised Code. |
5101:12‑60‑70.5
|
County Initiation of a Reduction of Permanently Assigned
Arrears
|
2/1/2018
|
This rule describes the process a CSEA may use to initiate
a reduction of permanently assigned arrears. This rule is authorized under section 3125.25 of the Revised
Code, and amplifies, sections 3125.03, 3125.24 and 3125.25 of the Revised Code. |
OCS has amended the following rule.
Amended Rule
|
Amended Rule Title
|
Prior Effective Date of Rule
|
Effective Date of Amendment
|
5101:12‑60‑99
|
Chapter 5101:12-60 Forms – Order Administration
|
01/15/2020
|
04/01/2022
|
This rule contains a compilation of forms within division
5101:12 of the Administrative Code, but first cited within Chapter 5101:12-60
of the Administrative Code. Changes to the rule are amending the effective date of the
JFS 04057 and JFS 07718. This rule is authorized by section 3125.25 of the Revised
Code and amplifies sections 3125.03 and 3125.25 of the Revised Code. |
OCS has amended the following forms.
Form Number
|
Form Title
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Prior Effective Date of Form
|
Revised Effective Date
|
JFS 04057
|
Notice to Court or Administrative Case Record of a Reduction
of Permanently Assigned Arrears
|
2/2018
|
4/2022
|
This form is used by a CSEA to file with the court or in
the administrative record, in accordance with OAC rule 5101:12 60-70.5. Changes to the form are removed the capitalization to the
word "the" in multiple places on the form. |
JFS 07718
|
Administrative Agreed Entry for a Reduction of Permanently
Assigned Arrears
|
1/2017
|
4/2022
|
This form is used as an administrative agreed entry for
a reduction of permanently assigned arrears when arrears accrued under an administrative
order. Changes to this form are removed the word "in"
and replaced with "by" for clarity. |
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,
- An amended form will replace the current posted form
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.