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Rule 9 CCR 2504-1 - RULE MANUAL VOLUME 6, CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES RULES
Section 9 CCR 2504-1-6.602 - DETERMINATION OF PATERNITY STATUS [REV. EFF. 4/1/13]

9 Colo. Code Regs. § 2504-1-6.602

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Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 24, December 25, 2024
Section 9 CCR 2504-1-6.602 - DETERMINATION OF PATERNITY STATUS [REV. EFF. 4/1/13]
A. Before initiating a judicial or APA case, the CSS shall conduct paternity and order research to determine if paternity of the child has been established by a judicial or APA order or determined pursuant to the laws of another state.
B. For all Colorado births, the CSS shall research the Colorado Vital Information System (COVIS) to determine if a father's name is listed on the child's birth certificate and the method/grounds used to list a father, if any. The CSS shall determine if, for any listed father:
1. A presumption of paternity based on marriage or a civil union exists,
2. A court or APA order establishing paternity exists, or
3. A voluntary acknowledgment of paternity has been filed.
C. The CSS shall examine the child's birth certificate, if obtained and the COVIS record for the parents and child to determine if the parents' names are listed on the certificate according to law. If not, the CSS shall notify Colorado vital records of any inconsistency or error and take other appropriate actions to correct the error or omission.
6.602.1ESTABLISHMENT OF PATERNITY
A. If paternity has not been established or determined for the child, the CSS shall pursue the establishment of paternity.
B. If paternity has been established or determined for the child, the CSS shall not pursue the establishment of paternity but shall pursue the establishment of child support actions as appropriate.
6.602.2PRESUMPTION OF PATERNITY
A. The CSS shall determine if a presumption of paternity exists pursuant to § 19-4-105, C.R.S.or 14-15-101, et seq., C.R.S. as to one or more alleged or presumed fathers of the child.
B. The CSS shall use the judicial process only to establish paternity if multiple alleged/presumed fathers of a child exist.

9 CCR 2504-1-6.602

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