(A)When the child support enforcement agency (CSEA) receives notice that a caretaker is no longer the primary caregiver for a child subject to a redirection order, the CSEA will investigate whether the caretaker to whom support amounts are redirected under the existing redirection order is still the primary caregiver for the child.

(B)When the CSEA determines that the caretaker to whom support amounts are redirected under the existing redirection order is still the primary caregiver for the child(ren) of the order, the CSEA will issue the JFS 07800, "Results of Investigation to Redirect the Child Support Order" (effective or revised effective date as identified in rule 5101:12-60-99 of the Administrative Code) to the last known address of the person who requested the redirection.

(C)When the CSEA determines that a new caretaker is the primary caregiver for a child who is the subject of the redirection order, the CSEA will:

(1)Terminate the existing redirection order or request that the court terminate the redirection order based on the recommendation, whichever is applicable, pursuant to rule 5101:12-60-60.1 of the Administrative Code; and

(2)Direct the new caretaker to file an application for Title IV-D services under section 3119.951 of the Revised Code, unless the CSEA has received a IV-D referral for the caretaker and child.

(D)When the CSEA determines that a parent of the child who is the subject of a redirection order is the primary caregiver of the child, the CSEA will:

(1)Terminate the redirection order based on the recommendation, whichever is applicable, pursuant to rule 5101:12-60-60.1 of the Administrative Code, when the parent is the obligee or obligor.

(2)Notify the obligor of the right to request the child support order to be:

(a)Terminated pursuant to section 3119.87 of the Revised Code; or

(b)Administratively reviewed by completing and submitting the JFS 01849, "Request for an Administrative Review of the Child Support Order" (effective or revised effective date as identified in rule 5101:12-60-99 of the Administrative Code), to the CSEA.

(E)When the CSEA determines that the child who is the subject a redirection order is not under the care of any known individual, the CSEA will:

(1)Terminate the existing redirection order or request the court to terminate the redirection order based on the recommendation, whichever is applicable, pursuant to rule 5101:12-60-60.1 of the Administrative Code; and

(2)Make a report under section 2151.421 of the Revised Code when the CSEA becomes aware of circumstances indicating that the child may be abused or neglected.

(F)Impounding support.

(1)Pursuant to section 3119.9537 of the Revised Code, the CSEA will impound within the support enforcement tracking system, support paid pursuant to the child support order; and

(2)When a JFS 07800 "Results of Investigation to Redirect the Child Support Order" (effective or revised effective date as identified in rule 5101:12-60-99 of the Administrative Code) or JFS 07802 is issued by the CSEA and when a CSEA receives a redirection order from the court, the CSEA will release any impounded funds to the appropriate person(s).

Effective: 4/3/2024

Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 04/03/2029

Certification: CERTIFIED ELECTRONICALLY

Date: 03/18/2024

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 3119.9541, 3125.25

Rule Amplifies: 3119.955, 3119.957, 3119.9511, 3119.9513, 3119.9517, 3119.9527, 3119.9529, 3119.9531, 3119.9533, 3119.9535, 3119.9537