ORS 180.345
Child Support Program

  • rules

(1)

The Department of Justice is responsible for the administration, supervision and operation of the program authorized by Title IV-D of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 651 et seq.), hereinafter the Child Support Program. The Administrator of the Division of Child Support of the Department of Justice is the Child Support Program Director for the State of Oregon.

(2)

The Department of Justice, by and through the director, may:

(a)

Enter into cooperative agreements with appropriate courts, law enforcement officials, district attorneys, Indian tribes or tribal organizations and state agencies to provide assistance in carrying out Child Support Program services and any other matters of common concern;

(b)

Provide billing, receipting, record keeping, accounting and distribution services for child and spousal support cases that receive services required under state and federal law;

(c)

Maintain the state plan required under federal law and act as the liaison for the Child Support Program with the United States Department of Health and Human Services;

(d)

Establish policy and adopt rules for the operation of the Child Support Program by the Department of Justice and by entities entering into cooperative agreements under this section;

(e)

Conduct performance and program audits of entities entering into cooperative agreements under this section; and

(f)

Perform any other act necessary or desirable to ensure the effective administration of the Child Support Program under state and federal law.

(3)

The Department of Justice shall accept and disburse federal funds made available to the state for provision of the Child Support Program and all related functions in a manner consistent with federal law. The department may retain the state share of moneys recovered under child support assignments for the administration of the Child Support Program as allowed under federal regulations.

(4)

It is the policy of the Child Support Program to inform persons served by the program, in a manner consistent with federal law, of resources not provided by the program that are available for assistance in family law matters including, but not limited to, services provided through the courts of this state, the Oregon State Bar, law schools and legal service providers that receive funding from the Legal Services Program established under ORS 9.572 (Bar to establish Legal Services Program). The program shall consult with the local family law advisory committees established under ORS 3.434 (Adoption of coordination plan for services) to ensure that eligible individuals are aware of the services offered by the program. The policy described in this subsection shall be incorporated into staff training and is applicable to all entities that have entered into cooperative agreements with the Department of Justice under this section.

(5)

The director shall ensure that Child Support Program policy and rules, to the maximum extent practicable, meet the needs of the majority of families served by the program. The director shall guide program staff regarding implementation of the policy and rules. [2003 c.73 §2; 2011 c.595 §102]

Source: Section 180.345 — Child Support Program; rules, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors180.­html.

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Office of Attorney General
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Election
180.030
Filing certificate of election or appointment
180.040
Governor to fill vacancy by appointment
180.050
Location of office
180.060
Powers and duties of Attorney General
180.070
Power of Attorney General to conduct investigations and prosecutions
180.073
Subpoena authority in criminal investigation
180.075
Disclosure of information obtained under subpoena
180.080
Attorney General to manage criminal proceedings in court or before grand jury at request of Governor
180.090
Investigations and special prosecutions
180.095
Department of Justice Protection and Education Revolving Account
180.096
Use of Countrywide Financial Corporation settlement proceeds
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Legislative bills
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Keeping copies of opinions and records of cases
180.120
Defending in criminal proceedings for Oregon State Police or member thereof
180.125
Intergovernmental road maintenance agreements
180.130
Deputy Attorney General
180.140
Other assistants
180.150
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180.160
Charges for services to public agencies
180.170
Billing for services to public agencies
180.180
Department of Justice Operating Account
180.190
Department of Justice Current Expense Account
180.200
Department of Justice Client Trust Account
180.205
Tobacco Enforcement Fund
180.210
Department of Justice
180.220
Powers and duties
180.225
Attorney General representing public bodies in antitrust proceedings
180.230
Compensation not allowed state departments for attorney services
180.235
Authority of agency to employ counsel
180.240
Attorney General and Department of Justice to have powers and prerogatives of district attorneys
180.260
Service of process by department employees
180.265
Authority of department to delegate certain duties to employees of Department of Revenue
180.267
Authority of Department of Justice to require fingerprints
180.269
Biennial litigation reports to Legislative Assembly
180.320
Cooperation with division in enforcement
180.330
District attorneys not relieved from duties relating to enforcement of support laws
180.340
Division of Child Support established
180.345
Child Support Program
180.350
Investigators to have authority of peace officers
180.360
Division exempt from payment of certain court fees
180.365
Child Support Suspense Fund
180.380
Disclosure of information to authorized persons
180.400
Legislative findings
180.405
Definitions
180.410
Manufacturer certification
180.415
Nonparticipating manufacturer certification
180.416
Nonparticipating manufacturer bond
180.420
Document retention period
180.425
Attorney General’s directory
180.430
Nonresident nonparticipating manufacturer service agent
180.435
Distributor obligations
180.440
Prohibited conduct
180.441
Prohibited shipping
180.445
Quarterly escrow deposits
180.448
Attorney General investigative demand
180.450
Judicial review
180.451
Civil remedies for violation of ORS 180.441
180.455
Revocation or suspension of distributor license
180.465
Legislative findings
180.468
Definitions
180.471
Manufacturer certification
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Nonparticipating manufacturer certification
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Attorney General’s directory
180.480
Nonresident nonparticipating manufacturer service agent
180.483
Distributor obligations
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Prohibited conduct
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Quarterly escrow deposits
180.491
Judicial review
180.494
Revocation or suspension of distributor license
180.500
Grants for training for groups and agencies that interact with persons who have experienced trauma
180.510
Functions of Department of Justice
180.520
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180.540
Review of consumer contracts for conformity with plain language standards
180.545
Plain language standards
180.550
Compliance statement
180.555
Exemptions
180.600
Definitions
180.610
Investigation of organized criminal activity
180.620
Investigators to have authority of peace officers
180.630
Acceptance of federal grant of funds
180.640
Criminal Justice Revolving Account
180.700
Advisory committee
180.710
Program reviews
180.720
Hope Card Program
180.750
Definitions
180.755
Prohibited acts
180.760
Civil action for violation
180.765
Statute of limitation
180.770
Estoppel
180.775
Investigative demand
180.780
Distribution of recovered amounts
180.785
Remedy not exclusive
180.805
Prohibited involvement of public bodies in federal immigration law enforcement
180.810
Model confidentiality policy
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