# Utah Code § 26B-9-111: Assignment of support -- Children in state custody

> Utah · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T26B_S26B_9_111

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 26B-9-111
- **Heading:** Assignment of support -- Children in state custody
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 26B / Chapter 26B-9 / § 26B-9-111

## Text

(1) Child support is assigned to the department by operation of law when a child is residing outside of his home in the protective custody, temporary custody, custody, or care of the state for at least 30 days. (2) The department has the right to receive payment for child support assigned to it under Subsection (1). (3) The Office of Recovery Services is the payee for the department for payment received under this section.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 26B-9-101 § 26B-9-101. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T26B_S26B_9_101.md)
- [Utah Code § 26B-9-103 § 26B-9-103. Office of Recovery Services -- Creation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T26B_S26B_9_103.md)
- [Utah Code § 26B-9-104 § 26B-9-104. Duties of the Office of Recovery Services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T26B_S26B_9_104.md)
- [Utah Code § 26B-9-105 § 26B-9-105. Disclosure of information regarding employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T26B_S26B_9_105.md)
- [Utah Code § 26B-9-106 § 26B-9-106. Adjudicative proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T26B_S26B_9_106.md)
- [Utah Code § 26B-9-107 § 26B-9-107. Office may file as real party in interest -- Written consent to payment agreements -- Money judgment in favor of obligee considered to be in favor of office to extent of right to recover.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T26B_S26B_9_107.md)
- [Utah Code § 26B-9-108 § 26B-9-108. Director -- Powers of office -- Representation by county attorney or attorney general -- Receipt of grants -- Rulemaking and enforcement -- Meetings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T26B_S26B_9_108.md)
- [Utah Code § 26B-9-109 § 26B-9-109. Office designated as criminal justice agency -- Access by IV-D agencies to motor vehicle and law enforcement data through the office.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T26B_S26B_9_109.md)
- [Utah Code § 26B-9-110 § 26B-9-110. Lien provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T26B_S26B_9_110.md)
- [Utah Code § 26B-9-111 § 26B-9-111. Assignment of support -- Children in state custody.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T26B_S26B_9_111.md)
- [Utah Code § 26B-9-112 § 26B-9-112. Alternative payment by obligor through electronic funds transfer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T26B_S26B_9_112.md)
- [Utah Code § 26B-9-113 § 26B-9-113. Mandatory distribution to obligee through electronic funds transfer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T26B_S26B_9_113.md)
- [Utah Code § 26B-9-114 § 26B-9-114. Collection of spousal support after child support ends.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T26B_S26B_9_114.md)
- [Utah Code § 26B-9-201 § 26B-9-201. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T26B_S26B_9_201.md)

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