§ 17390 Child Support Order Registry

Family Code·California

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This law says California needs one big list to keep track of all child support orders in the state. It allows using the California Child Support Enforcement System to make this list.

Key Takeaways

•California didn’t have one big list for all child support orders before.
•Now, they can use the California Child Support Enforcement System to make this list.
•This list will include all child support orders, even if they’re part of a special federal program.

Example

A mom in Los Angeles and a dad in San Diego have a child support order. Before this law, their case info might be in different places.

Now, their child support order will be in one big list that anyone in the state can check if they need to.

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§ 17390 Child Support Order Registry

(a) The Legislature finds and declares that there is no single statewide database containing statistical data regarding child support orders. (b) The California Child Support Enforcement System or its replacement may be utilized to provide a single statewide registry of all child support orders in California, including orders for cases under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act and all cases with child support orders. (Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 474, Sec. 13. (AB 2882) Effective January 1, 2017.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

child support orders California Child Support Enforcement System Title IV-D of the Social Security Act

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Family Code. Section 17390.

§ 17390 Child Support Order Registry

Family Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 17390 Child Support Order Registry

This law says California needs one big list to keep track of all child support orders in the state. It allows using the California Child Support Enforcement System to make this list.

Key Takeaways

•California didn’t have one big list for all child support orders before.
•Now, they can use the California Child Support Enforcement System to make this list.
•This list will include all child support orders, even if they’re part of a special federal program.

Example

A mom in Los Angeles and a dad in San Diego have a child support order. Before this law, their case info might be in different places.

Now, their child support order will be in one big list that anyone in the state can check if they need to.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 17390 Child Support Order Registry

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

child support orders California Child Support Enforcement System Title IV-D of the Social Security Act

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Family Code. Section 17390.

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