CSPMTL 179 (OCS Rule Review – Reduction of Permanently Assigned Arrears)
Child Support Program Manual Transmittal Letter No. 179
March 24, 2022
TO: All Child Support Program Manual Holders
FROM: Matt Damschroder, Director
SUBJECT: OCS Rule Review – Reduction of Permanently Assigned Arrears.
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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 Effective Date of Rule
5101:12‑60‑70 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 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.