(a)

1. (1) There is a waiting period of fourteen (14) calendar days from the date the check was mailed before action can be taken on a lost or stolen check.
2. (2) However, if it is determined that the check was mailed to an incorrect address, the waiting period is only seven (7) days.
3. (3) The intended recipient of the check must complete an affidavit and/or surety bond, as appropriate.
4. (4) After the waiting period and the necessary paperwork has been signed, a new check may be issued.

(b)

1. (1) A check is considered stale-dated one hundred eighty (180) calendar days after it was issued.

2. (2) If a payee is in possession of a stale-dated check:

   1. (A) The check should be returned to the Office of Child Support Enforcement; and
   2. (B) A replacement check will be issued.

3. (3) When a stale-dated check becomes one (1) year old and the payee cannot be located, the funds are:

   1. (A) Redistributed and applied to arrears and/or fees;
   2. (B) Refunded to the noncustodial parent or payor; or
   3. (C) Sent to the Treasurer of State.