Lab. Code, § 138.5 · Chapter 5. Division of Workers’ Compensation
Lab. Code, § 138.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The Division of Workers’ Compensation shall cooperate in the enforcement of child support obligations. At the request of the Department of Child Support Services, the administrative director shall assist in providing to the State Department of Child Support Services information concerning persons who are receiving permanent disability benefits or who have filed an application for adjudication of a claim which the Department of Child Support Services determines is necessary to carry out its responsibilities pursuant to Section 17510 of the Family Code.
The process of sharing information with regard to applicants for and recipients of permanent disability benefits required by this section shall be known as the Workers’ Compensation Notification Project.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 808, Sec. 110. Effective September 28, 2000.
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