Mich. Admin. Ord. Administrative Order No. 1998-3
The family division of the circuit court is responsible for the receipt and disbursement of child and spousal support payments. Those transactions require substantial public resources in order to ensure that the funds are properly receipted and disbursed on a timely basis for the benefit of those who receive the funds. Michigan circuit courts have an exemplary record for the rapid and efficient receipt and disbursement of support payments.
The implementation of electronic funds transfer processes for receipt and disbursement of funds provides the opportunity for more timely processing of support payments, and the opportunity for reducing the cost of such transactions. Furthermore, it is apparent that the implementation of electronic funds transfers for support payments will facilitate the implementation of central distribution processes required by the federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996.
Therefore, it is ordered that circuit courts, in receiving and disbursing support payments, shall use electronic funds transfer to the fullest extent possible.
In implementing electronic funds transfers, circuit courts will follow guidelines established by the State Court Administrator for that purpose.
Mich. Admin. Ord. Administrative Order No. 1998-3