Sec. 46b-213i. Effect of registration for enforcement. - Connecticut Statutes

      Sec. 46b-213i. Effect of registration for enforcement. (a) A support order or income withholding order issued in another state is registered when the order is filed with Support Enforcement Services for registration in the registry of support orders.

      (b) A registered order issued in another state is enforceable in the same manner and is subject to the same procedures as an order issued by a tribunal of this state.

      (c) Except as otherwise provided in sections 46b-213g to 46b-213r, inclusive, a tribunal of this state shall recognize and enforce, but may not modify, a registered order if the issuing tribunal had jurisdiction.

      (June 18 Sp. Sess. P.A. 97-1, S. 37, 75; P.A. 01-91, S. 15.)

      History: June 18 Sp. Sess. P.A. 97-1 effective January 1, 1998; P.A. 01-91 changed "the Support Enforcement Division" to "Support Enforcement Services" in Subsec. (a).