26B-9-113. Mandatory distribution to obligee through electronic funds transfer.
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Effective 5/6/2026
26B-9-113. Mandatory distribution to obligee through electronic funds transfer.
(1)Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, and except as provided in Subsection
(3), the office shall distribute:
(a)a child support payment under Subsection 26B-9-312(2) or Section 26B-9-406 by electronic funds transfer; and
(b)a spousal support payment for a spousal support only case under Section 26B-9-114 by electronic funds transfer.
(2)Distribution of a child support payment or spousal support payment by electronic payment under this section shall be made to:
(a)an account of the obligee; or
(b)an account that may be accessed by the obligee through the use of an electronic access card.
(a)Subject to Subsection (3)(b) , the office may make rules, pursuant to Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act , to allow exceptions to the requirement to make distributions by electronic funds transfer under Subsection
(1).
(b)The rules described in Subsection (3)(a) may only allow exceptions under circumstances where:
(i)requiring distribution by electronic funds transfer would result in an undue hardship to the office or a person; or
(ii)it is not likely that distribution will be made to the obligee on a recurring basis.
Amended by Chapter 83 , 2026 General Session