California § 4721 - This chapter applies only to installments of child support that are due on or aft
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§ 4721. This chapter applies only to installments of child support that are due on or aft
(a) This chapter applies only to installments of child support that are due on or after January 1, 1992. (b) It is the intent of the Legislature that the penalties provided under this chapter shall be applied in egregious instances of noncompliance with child support orders. (c) It is the intent of the Legislature that for the purposes of this chapter, payments made through wage assignments are considered timely regardless of the date of receipt by the local child support agency or obligee.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 4721
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 4721 cover?
Section 4721 ("This chapter applies only to installments of child support that are due on or aft") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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