§ 17309 State Child Support Payments

Family Code·California

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This law says the state must have a special office to handle child support payments. It makes sure money goes to the right people.

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•The state has one office to handle all child support payments.
•This office makes sure the money gets to the right parent.
•It follows federal rules to do this.

Example

A parent who doesn't live with their kid has to pay child support.

The money they pay goes to this special office first, which then sends it to the parent taking care of the kid.

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§ 17309 State Child Support Payments

Effective October 1, 1998, the state shall operate a State Disbursement Unit as required by federal law (42 U.S.C. Secs. 654 (27), 654a(g), and 654b). (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 387, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 2004.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

State Disbursement Unit 42 U.S.C. Secs. 654 (27), 654a(g), and 654b

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Family Code. Section 17309.

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