{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"5244","citation":"Fam. Code, § 5244","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 9. SUPPORT [3500. - 5700.905.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-9"},{"name":"PART 5. ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT ORDERS [4500. - 5616.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-9/part-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 8. Earnings Assignment Order [5200. - 5604.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-9/part-5/chapter-8"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [5230. - 5247.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-9/part-5/chapter-8/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 808, Sec. 61.   Effective September 28, 2000.","effective":"2000-09-28","html":"<p>A reference to the local child support agency in this chapter applies only when the local child support agency is otherwise ordered or required to act pursuant to law. Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to mandate additional enforcement or collection duties upon the local child support agency beyond those otherwise imposed by law.</p>","text":"A reference to the local child support agency in this chapter applies only when the local child support agency is otherwise ordered or required to act pursuant to law. Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to mandate additional enforcement or collection duties upon the local child support agency beyond those otherwise imposed by law.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/general-provisions-5244","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}