# W. Va. Code § 48-18-101: Continuation of the bureau for child support enforcement

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C48_A18_S101

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 48-18-101
- **Heading:** Continuation of the bureau for child support enforcement
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 48 / Article 18 / Section 101

## Text

(a) The Bureau for Child Support Enforcement is continued in the Department of Human Services. The bureau is under the immediate supervision of the commissioner, who is responsible for the exercise of the duties and powers assigned to the bureau under the provisions of this chapter. The bureau is designated as the single and separate organizational unit within this state to administer the state plan for child and spousal support according to 42 U.S.C. §654(3).

(b) The department shall cooperate with the Bureau for Child Support Enforcement. At a minimum, such cooperation shall require that the department:

(1) Notify the Bureau for Child Support Enforcement when the department proposes to terminate or provide public assistance payable to any obligee;

(2) Receive support payments made on behalf of a former or current recipient to the extent permitted by Title IV-D, Part D of the Social Security Act; and

(3) Accept the assignment of the right, title or interest in support payments and forward a copy of the assignment to the Bureau for Child Support Enforcement.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 48-18-101 §48-18-101. Continuation of the bureau for child support enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C48_A18_S101.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 48-18-102 §48-18-102. Appointment of commissioner; duties; compensation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C48_A18_S102.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 48-18-103 §48-18-103. Organization and employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C48_A18_S103.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 48-18-104 §48-18-104. Supervisory responsibilities within the Bureau for Child Support enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C48_A18_S104.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 48-18-105 §48-18-105. General duties and powers of the Bureau for Child Support enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C48_A18_S105.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 48-18-106 §48-18-106. Notice to unemployed obligor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C48_A18_S106.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 48-18-107 §48-18-107. Creation of child support enforcement fund; purpose; funding; disbursements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C48_A18_S107.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 48-18-108 §48-18-108. Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C48_A18_S108.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 48-18-110 §48-18-110. Attorneys representing state.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C48_A18_S110.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 48-18-111 §48-18-111. Establishment of parent locator service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C48_A18_S111.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 48-18-112 §48-18-112. Cooperation with other states in the enforcement of child support.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C48_A18_S112.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 48-18-113 §48-18-113. Disbursements of amounts collected as support.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C48_A18_S113.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 48-18-115 §48-18-115. Payment of support to the Bureau for Child Support enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C48_A18_S115.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 48-18-116 §48-18-116. Authorization for data processing and retrieval system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C48_A18_S116.md)

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