Cal. R. 5.300

As amended through July 24, 2024

Rule 5.300 - Purpose, authority, and definitions

(a) Purpose

The rules in this chapter are adopted to provide practice and procedure for support actions under title IV-D of the Social Security Act and under California statutory provisions concerning these actions.

(b) Authority

These rules are adopted under Family Code sections 211, 3680(b), 4251(a), 4252(b), 10010, 17404, 17432, and 17400.

(c) Definitions

As used in these rules, unless the context requires otherwise, " title IV-D support action" refers to an action for child or family support that is brought by or otherwise involves the local child support agency under title IV-D of the Social Security Act.

Cal. R. Ct. 5.300

Rule 5.300 amended effective 1/1/2007; adopted as rule 1280 effective 1/1/1977; previously amended and renumbered effective 1/1/2003.