Section 224.40. Disclosure of financial records for child support enforcement.

 

(1)   Definitions. In this section:

(a) “County child support agency" means a county child support agency under s. 59.53 (5) .

(b) “Financial institution" has the meaning given in s. 49.853 (1) (c) .

(c) “Financial record" has the meaning given in 12 USC 3401 .

(2)   Financial record matching agreements. A financial institution is required to enter into an agreement with the department of children and families in accordance with rules promulgated under s. 49.853 (2) .

(3)   Limited liability. A financial institution is not liable for any of the following:

(a) Disclosing a financial record of an individual to the county child support agency attempting to establish, modify or enforce a child support obligation of the individual.

(b) Disclosing information to the department of children and families or a county child support agency pursuant to the financial record matching program under s. 49.853 .

(c) Encumbering or surrendering any assets held by the financial institution in response to instructions provided by the department of children and families or a county child support agency for the purpose of enforcing a child support obligation.

(d) Any other action taken in good faith to comply with s. 49.853 or 49.854 .

1997 a. 191 ; 2007 a. 20 .