SEC.  93-25-85. [Effect of registration for enforcement.]

(1) A support order or income-withholding order issued in another state is registered when the order is filed in the registering tribunal of this state.

 (2) A registered order issued in another state is enforceable in the same manner and is subject to the same procedures as an order issued by a tribunal of this state.

 (3) Except as otherwise provided in this act, a tribunal of this state shall recognize and enforce, but may not modify, a registered order if the issuing tribunal had jurisdiction.

SOURCES: 1997 Laws, Chapter 588, Sec. 113, SB2164, Effective July 1, 1997.

Note: 1997 Laws, Chapter 588, Sec. 150, states as follows:

SECTION 150. Any person or entity shall be absolutely immune from any liability arising from compliance with the dictates of this act unless such conduct by the person or entity is willful and intentional.