4371 - Definitions. - Pennsylvania Statutes

SUBCHAPTER E TITLE IV-D PROGRAM AND RELATED MATTERS Sec. 4371. Definitions. 4372. Establishment of Title IV-D program. 4373. Administration of Title IV-D program. 4374. State disbursement unit. 4375. Access to records. 4376. Central registry. 4377. Power to expedite support cases. 4378. Assistance recipients to seek support. 4379. Cooperation required. 4380. Enforcement of cooperation requirements. 4381. Garnishment of wages of Commonwealth employees. Enactment. Subchapter E was added December 16, 1997, P.L.549, No.58, effective January 1, 1998. Suspension by Court Rule. Act 58 of 1997 was suspended by Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure No. 1910.50(3), as amended May 31, 2000, insofar as it is inconsistent with Rule No.1910.20 relating to the availability of remedies for collection of past due and overdue support. § 4371. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Assistance." Cash assistance, medical assistance or designated services provided under Article IV of the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code. "Legally responsible relative." Effective January 1, 1997, a spouse and a parent for an unemancipated minor child. "Secretary." The Secretary of Public Welfare of the Commonwealth.