| Notice Filed with SOS |
07/30/2020 |
| Rule |
ProposedRuleAttach2020-00518.doc |
| Statutory Authority |
26-1-107(5)(b), C.R.S. (2019); 26-1-111(2)(d)(I), C.R.S. (2019); 26-13-103, C.R.S. (2019)
26-13.5-105(3)(c), C.R.S.; 45 CFR 303.11; 45 CFR 303.8; 45 CFR 303.4 |
| Description of Subjects/Issues |
The Division of Child Support Services is proposing several rule changes to ensure county child support offices provide consistent and equitable services to families across the state. Specifically, the proposed rules will provide a standard modification process for individuals that are incarcerated and sentenced to 180 days or greater. Additionally, standards will be created to ensure the order for current support does not commence retroactively; rather all orders for current support may only commence prospectively. The proposed rule changes also provide county child support professionals with additional closure options; unenforceable and tribal closure reasons are defined. This rule packet also includes technical amendments to ensure clarity and accuracy of the existing rule.
NOTE: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, it is anticipated that this meeting will take place entirely online. Please check here for any updates on location/connection: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdhs-boards-committees-collaboration/state-board-human-services |
| Purpose/Objective of Rule |
The Division of Child Support Services is proposing several rule changes to ensure county child support offices provide consistent and equitable services to families across the state. Specifically, the proposed rules will provide a uniform modification process for individuals that are incarcerated and sentenced to 180 days or greater. Additionally, standards will be created to ensure the order for current support does not commence retroactively; rather all orders for current support may only commence prospectively. The proposed rule changes also provide county child support professionals with additional closure options including additional clarification for the definitions of the term “unenforceable” and tribal closure reasons. This rule packet also includes technical amendments to ensure clarity and accuracy of the existing rule. |
| Basis And Purpose |
BasisAndPurposeAttachment2020-00518.doc
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| Regulatory analysis |
RegulatoryAnalysisAttachment2020-00518.doc
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| Comments |
CDHS holds two public hearings, an initial and final, for each proposed rule packet. The initial hearing allows the public an opportunity to submit written data, views, or arguments and to testify for or against the proposed rules. The Board does not vote on the proposed rule at the initial hearing, but asks CDHS to consider all public comment and discussion and, if needed, submit revisions to the proposed rule. The final hearing, usually the month following the initial hearing, allows the same opportunity for public comment, after which the Board votes on final adoption of the proposed rule. Please visit CDHS State Board website for meeting information.
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdhs-boards-committees-collaboration/state-board-human-services |
| Submitted in response to issues raised by COLS/OLLS? |
No
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| Is this rule adopted in response to recent legislation? |
No
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| Hearing Date |
09/04/2020 |
| Hearing Time |
08:30 AM |
| Hearing Location |
Location Pending State's response to COVID-19. Likely to be held entirely online. |
| Contact Name |
Elise Topliss |
| Contact Title |
Policy & Performance Manager |
| Contact Telephone |
303.866.4232 |
| Contact email |
elise.topliss@state.co.us |