Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-96.5

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 10, November 13, 2024

Rule 441-96.5 - Fine assessed

(1)Conditions resulting in fine. The child support recovery unit shall assess a fine of $100 per refusal and notify the person or entity of the fine if any one of the following applies:

a. Ten days have passed since the unit issued a notice under subrule 96.4(4) stating the unit determined there is no good cause to refuse to comply with the request or subpoena, and the information or records have not been received.

b. Fifteen days have passed since the child support recovery unit issued the request or subpoena and the information or records have not been received, nor has the person or entity filed a request for a conference.

c. Fifteen days have passed since a child support agency of another state has issued the request or subpoena, and that agency sends an interstate referral to the child support recovery unit requesting enforcement of the request or subpoena because the information or records were not received.

(2)Definition of refusal.. One refusal is a refusal to supply information or records based on one written request, or one subpoena regarding one or more individuals.

(3)Notification of fine. If the child support recovery unit assesses a fine, the unit shall notify the person or entity by regular mail with proof of service completed according to Rule of Civil Procedure 1.442. The person or entity shall have 30 days from the date of the notice to pay the fine.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-96.5