# Ind. Code § 31-25-4-7: Duties of bureau

> Indiana · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T31_A25_C4_S31-25-4-7

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 31-25-4-7
- **Heading:** Duties of bureau
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 31 / Article 25 / Chapter 4 / Section 31-25-4-7

## Text

Sec. 7. The bureau shall do the following:

(1) Develop and implement the state's plan for the administration of Title IV-D. The plan must comply with all provisions of state law and with the federal statutes and regulations governing the program.

(2) Evaluate formally the quality, efficiency, effectiveness, and scope of services provided under the plan developed and approved by the governor and the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

(3) Control financially the operation of the plan.

(4) Coordinate activities relating to and in compliance with the requirements of the state's reciprocal enforcement of support law of cases being pursued under the state plan. The bureau shall make requests to the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of Child Support Enforcement for use of the federal parent locator service, the other states' parent locator services, the federal district courts, and the Internal Revenue Service.

(5) Operate the state parent locator service.

As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.271.

## Nearby sections

- [Ind. Code § 31-25-4-1 "Bureau"](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T31_A25_C4_S31-25-4-1.md)
- [Ind. Code § 31-25-4-2 "Delinquent"](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T31_A25_C4_S31-25-4-2.md)
- [Ind. Code § 31-25-4-3 "Account"](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T31_A25_C4_S31-25-4-3.md)
- [Ind. Code § 31-25-4-4 "Obligor"](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T31_A25_C4_S31-25-4-4.md)
- [Ind. Code § 31-25-4-5 "Plan"](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T31_A25_C4_S31-25-4-5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 31-25-4-6 Repealed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T31_A25_C4_S31-25-4-6.md)
- [Ind. Code § 31-25-4-7 Duties of bureau](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T31_A25_C4_S31-25-4-7.md)
- [Ind. Code § 31-25-4-8 Additional duties of bureau](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T31_A25_C4_S31-25-4-8.md)
- [Ind. Code § 31-25-4-8.5 Duties related to interception of winnings and prizes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T31_A25_C4_S31-25-4-8.5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 31-25-4-9 Federal requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T31_A25_C4_S31-25-4-9.md)
- [Ind. Code § 31-25-4-10 Agreements and communications with Title IV-A administrator; time frame requirement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T31_A25_C4_S31-25-4-10.md)
- [Ind. Code § 31-25-4-11 State case registry; contents](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T31_A25_C4_S31-25-4-11.md)
- [Ind. Code § 31-25-4-12 Federal courts; contact](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T31_A25_C4_S31-25-4-12.md)
- [Ind. Code § 31-25-4-13 Repealed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T31_A25_C4_S31-25-4-13.md)

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