D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 29-8402

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 33, August 16, 2024

Rule 29-8402 - CREDIT REPORT CHECKS FOR WARDS 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER

8402.1

If a ward is eighteen (18) years of age or older, the Agency, prior to termination of the jurisdiction of the Family Court of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, shall:

(a) Inform the ward that he or she is entitled to receive a copy of the credit report;

(b) Educate the ward on the importance of monitoring his or her credit; and

(c) Assist the ward in obtaining a credit report if he or she wants a copy of the credit report.

8402.2 The Agency shall review the credit report with the ward if requested by the ward.

8402.3

If the Agency believes that identity theft may have occurred, it shall refer the ward to an organization that provides credit counseling to victims of identity theft.

8402.4

If the ward provides the Agency with a copy of the credit report, the Agency shall provide the ward's guardian ad litem a copy within thirty (30) days after receiving the credit report.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 29-8402

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 9997, 9998 (November 25, 2011)

Authority: The Interim Director of the Child and Family Services Agency, acting pursuant to section 303(a)(16)(E) of the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Act of 1977, effective September 23, 1977 (D.C. Law 2-22; D.C. Official Code §§ 4-1301.01, et seq. (2008 Repl. & 2011 Supp.)), and section 2 of the Foster Care Youth Identity Protection Amendment Act of 2010 (Act), effective May 27, 2010 (D.C. Law 18-162; D.C. Official Code § 4-1303.03(a)(16)(A) (2011 Supp.)), and Mayor's Order 2010-154, dated September 9, 2010.