Pennsylvania law requires that information about overdue child support arrearages be periodically reported to consumer reporting agencies, with specific notification and verification procedures. The law also restricts which agencies can receive this information to ensure accuracy and proper handling. Certain provisions related to the cooperation of state agencies have been repealed.
Information is reported periodically whenever an obligor owes overdue support, after the obligor has been notified and given up to 20 days to contest the accuracy.
No, only agencies that have demonstrated the capability to accurately and timely use the information are authorized, and entities must provide satisfactory evidence of their status as a consumer reporting agency.
Obligors must be notified before their arrearage information is reported, and they have a limited period to contest its accuracy, ensuring fair treatment.
Yes, Section 4304 regarding cooperation of Commonwealth agencies was repealed in 1996, removing certain obligations for agency collaboration.