This rule outlines the process and authority for a child support enforcement agency (CSEA) to issue administrative subpoenas.

This rule is authorized by ORC section 3125.25; and amplifies ORC sections 3125.03 and 5101.37. 

This rule describes the role of a CSEA administrative officer and the qualifications thereof. 

This rule is authorized by ORC sections 3111.53 and 3125.25; and amplifies ORC section 3111.53. 

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This rule contains a compilation of forms with their effective or revised effective date, referenced within the rules contained within division 5101:12 of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC), but first cited within Chapter 5101:12-30 of the OAC.  The rule was adopted to reference the waiver of service forms - the JFS 01715 and JFS 01716 – that were added to Chapter 5101:12-30 of the OAC.

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

This rule describes the statutory steps a CSEA is required to take to ensure service of process is accomplished in accordance with Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure. 

Changes made to the rule include:

Updated the effective dates of several rules of the Rules of Civil Procedure;

Clarified in paragraph (B) that a CSEA must track all actions related to service of process in the Support Enforcement Tracking System (SETS);

Added a caretaker as a required recipient of service of process in paragraph (C);

Made clear in paragraph (C) that commercial carrier mail that is returned to the CSEA as unclaimed must be followed by certified or express mail, or personal service, for both genetic testing and support hearings;

Clarified in paragraph (C) that a copy of the genetic testing order or support hearing notice must be provided to a party when waiving service of process, that service will be deemed as waived once the fact of waiving has been entered into SETS, and that a CSEA may then proceed as if service of process was completed; and

Added a procedure in paragraph (K) for a CSEA to waive service of process in accordance with Rule 4.7 of the Rules of Civil Procedure before attempting service by certified or express mail, commercial carrier mail, or personal service. 

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

This rule describes the requirements for a CSEA to determine the existence or non-existence of a father and child relationship.  This rule includes terms, definitions, and forms that apply throughout division 5101:12 of the Administrative Code.  Changes made to Paragraph (B)(9) include:

Described the expanded use of the JFS 01716 form;

Clarified that a caretaker can complete the JFS 01716; and

Updated the OAC chapter reference of the effective or revised effective date of the form. 

This rule is authorized by ORC sections 3111.35 and 3125.25; and amplifies ORC sections 3103.03, 3103.031, 3111.03, 3111.04, 3111.05, 3111.13, 3111.20, 3111.24, 3111.25, 3111.27, 3111.38, 3111.381, 3111.39, 3111.49, 3111.78, 3111.821, 3111.95, 3119.61, 3125.03, 3125.36 and 3125.99.

This rule describes the process the CSEA shall follow when scheduling and conducting genetic tests to determine the existence or non-existence of a father and child relationship.  Changes made to the rule include: 

Clarified in paragraph (C) that caretakers should receive the genetic testing order; 

Corrected a typo in paragraph (G); 

Updated the OAC chapter reference of the effective date or revised effective date of the JFS 01716 in paragraph (G)(1) and clarified that a copy of the JFS 01716 should be provided to the party when waiving service; and

Instructed a CSEA in paragraph (G)(2) to model an agency-created waiver of service form after the form appended to Rule 4.7 of the Rules of Civil Procedure.  

This rule is authorized by ORC sections 3111.611 and 3125.25, and amplifies ORC sections 3111.41, 3111.43, 3111.44, 3111.45, 3111.58 and 3125.03.

This rule contains a compilation of forms with their effective or revised effective date, referenced within various rules contained within 5101:12 of the Administrative Code, but first cited within Chapter 5101:12-40 of the Administrative Code.  The paragraph referencing the JFS 01716 was struck from the rule and referenced in an earlier chapter of the OAC.

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

This rule describes the process when scheduling an administrative support hearing.  Changes made to the rule include:

Updated the incorporation by reference in paragraph (A) for of the Rules of Civil Procedure;

Clarified in paragraph (D) that the parents can appear before the CSEA in person, telephonically, or virtually;

Corrected the title of the JFS 01715 in paragraph (D)(1) as well as the chapter reference of the effective date or revised effective date of the form, and clarified that a copy of the JFS 01715 should be provided to the party when waiving service;

Instructed a CSEA in paragraph (D)(2) to model an agency-created waiver of service form after the form appended to Rule 4.7 of the Rules of Civil Procedure; and

Added a procedure in paragraph (E) for a CSEA to dismiss an administrative hearing if the CSEA is prohibited by law from conducting the hearing.

This rule is authorized by ORC section 3125.25; and amplifies ORC sections 3111.80 and 3125.03.

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 5101:12-45 of the Administrative Code.  The paragraph referencing the JFS 01715 was struck from the rule and referenced in an earlier chapter of the OAC, and the new dismissal forms - the JFS 01717 and JFS 01718 - were added to paragraphs (D) and (E).

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

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