Sometimes a state child support agency will ask another state to help them with case processing without opening a case. This is called limited service. Examples of limited services include: Quick Locate, service of process, assistance with discovery, assistance with paternity testing, teleconferenced hearings, administrative reviews, high-volume automated administrative enforcement, and providing copies of court orders and payment records. Requests for limited services can be honored at the state’s option.
An initiating state can request a responding state to assist with:
- Providing copies of documentation – this could be certified copies of orders, payment records, etc.
- Providing assistance with service of process.
- Providing assistance with genetic testing.
- Providing assistance with interrogatories.
- Providing assistance with telephonic hearings.
- Obtaining financial data/proof of NCP’s income.
- Obtaining signatures on forms.
To request another state’s assistance, a transmittal #3 should be sent to the responding state. The child support specialist will attach any needed forms or documentation. The transmittal is sent to the responding state’s central registry, who will then forward it on to the appropriate office to provide the requested service. This does not open a full service referral.