Definitions
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter:
(1) "Child support obligations" includes only obligations which
are being enforced pursuant to a plan described in Section 454 of the
Social Security Act which has been approved by the Secretary of
Health and Human Services under Title IV-D of the Social Security
Act.
(2) "Legal process" means a writ, an order, a summons, or other
process in the nature of garnishment that is issued by:
(A) a court with jurisdiction in a state, territory, or possession
of the United States;
(B) a court with jurisdiction in a foreign country with which the
United States has entered into an agreement that requires the
United States to honor the process; or
(C) an authorized official acting under an order of a court with
jurisdiction or under state or local law.
(3) "State or local child support enforcement agency" means any
agency of any state or a political subdivision of the state operating
pursuant to a plan described in subdivision (1).
(4) "Unemployment compensation" means any compensation
payable under this article (including amounts payable by the
department pursuant to an agreement under any federal law
providing for compensation, assistance, or allowances with respect
to unemployment).
As added by Acts 1982, P.L.95, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.18-1987,
SEC.102; P.L.235-1999, SEC.12.
Last modified: May 27, 2006