(a)

1. (1) The purpose of an Office of Child Support Enforcement administrative hearing is to provide an opportunity for the review of an administrative action before that action is taken which a party believes will be adverse to their interest.

2. (2) For the purpose of an administrative hearing, a party is:

   1. (A) An account holder;
   2. (B) A custodial party; or
   3. (C) A noncustodial parent.

(b)

1. (1) Administrative hearings are conducted by attorneys within or assigned by the General Counsel section.

2. (2) Administrative hearings are not available to hear:

   1. (A) Objections to federal or state laws or regulations; or
   2. (B) Dispute the amount of child support arrears as calculated by the office caseworker.
3. (3) Additionally, complaints regarding visitation, paternity determinations, wage withholding, or the amount of court-ordered child support can only be reviewed by the court.

4. (4) If the basis for the hearing request involves any of the following issues that can be resolved by an agency decision, a hearing may be held:

   1. (A) Federal administrative and tax offset;
   2. (B) State tax offset;
   3. (C) Liens against accounts in financial institutions or insurance settlements, (Child Support Lien Network (CSLN) and Financial Institution Data Match (FIDM));
   4. (D) Suspension of:

(i) Driver’s license;

1. (ii) Permanent license plates; or

   1. (iii) Recreational or certain professional licenses;
   2. (E) Custodial party or noncustodial parent noncooperation; or
   3. (F) Release of address information.