§ 93-25-713. Record in original language; English translation
A record filed with a tribunal of this state under this article must be in the original language and, if not in English, must be accompanied by an English translation.
§ 93-25-801. Grounds for rendition
For purposes of this chapter, “governor” includes an individual performing the functions of governor or the executive authority of a state covered by this chapter. The governor of this state may: Demand that the governor of another state surrender an individual found in the other state who is charged criminally in this state with having […]
§ 93-25-802. Conditions of rendition
Before making a demand that the governor of another state surrender an individual charged criminally in this state with having failed to provide for the support of an obligee, the governor of this state may require a prosecutor of this state to demonstrate that at least sixty (60) days previously the obligee had initiated proceedings […]
§ 93-25-701. Definitions
In this article: “Application” means a request under the Convention by an obligee or obligor, or on behalf of a child, made through a central authority for assistance from another central authority. “Central authority” means the entity designated by the United States or a foreign country described in Section 93-25-102(5)(D) to perform the functions specified […]
§ 93-25-702. Applicability
This article applies only to a support proceeding under the Convention. In such a proceeding, if a provision of this article is inconsistent with Articles 1 through 6, this article controls.
§ 93-25-703. Relationship of the Department of Human Services to United States central authority
The Department of Human Services of this state is recognized as the agency designated by the United States central authority to perform specific functions under the Convention.
§ 93-25-704. Initiation by the Department of Human Services of support proceeding under Convention
In a support proceeding under this article, the Department of Human Services of this state shall: Transmit and receive applications; and Initiate or facilitate the institution of a proceeding regarding an application in a tribunal of this state. Establishment of a support order if there is no existing order, including, if necessary, determination of parentage […]
§ 93-25-705. Direct request
A complainant may file a direct request seeking establishment or modification of a support order or determination of parentage of a child. In the proceeding, the law of this state applies. A complainant may file a direct request seeking recognition and enforcement of a support order or support agreement. In the proceeding, Sections 93-25-706 through […]
§ 93-25-706. Registration of Convention support order
Except as otherwise provided in this article, a party who is an individual or a support enforcement agency seeking recognition of a Convention support order shall register the order in this state as provided in Article 6. Notwithstanding Sections 93-25-311 and 93-25-602(a), a request for registration of a Convention support order must be accompanied by: […]
§ 93-25-707. Contest of registered Convention support order
Except as otherwise provided in this article, Sections 93-25-605 through 93-25-608 apply to a contest of a registered Convention support order. A party contesting a registered Convention support order shall file a contest not later than thirty (30) days after notice of the registration, but if the contesting party does not reside in the United […]