3. TRIBAL PROFILES

Each Tribe has a profile that lists that Tribe's answers to a list of common questions regarding child support enforcement activities within that Tribe.

3.1 The IRG Tribal Public Map Page

The IRG Tribal Public Map Page, shown in Figure 3-1, provides access to Tribal information.

Chart 3-1 describes the functions available from the IRG Tribal Public Map Page window.

CHART 3 1: IRG TRIBAL PUBLIC MAP PAGE DESCRIPTION

Element	Description
Graphical Representation of Regions	Shows the 10 OCSE Regions.
Bear Claw Icon	Indicates that there are Tribes within the region. (The Bear Claw icons are links to the IRG Tribal window, which contains a list of Tribes located in that OCSE Region.)
Tribal Profile	When selected, enables users to retrieve the Tribal Profile of the Tribe that was selected in the IRG Tribal window.
Location Codes / Addresses	When selected, opens the Addresses and Location Codes window.
Tribal Download	Opens a document in the browser window that contains the profiles for all Tribes. To save the download, use File > Save As. to save a copy of the document.
State Profile	Opens the IRG Public Map Page.
Links at the Bottom	These links are the same as those on the IRG Public Map Page. Refer to Chart 1-2 for a description.

3.2 Accessing Tribal Profiles

To access a Tribal Profile from the IRG Public Map Page (Figure 1-1):

1. Click Tribal Profile on the right side of the page to open the IRG Tribal Public Map Page (Figure 3 1).
2. Click the Bear Claw icon in the region in which the Tribe is located. (The IRG Tribal window opens.)

To access a Tribal Profile from the IRG Tribal window:

1. Click the name of the desired Tribe. (The Tribal Profile window opens).

3.3 The IRG Tribal Window

Figure 3-2 displays the IRG Tribal window, which shows a list of Tribes in the selected region.

Chart 3-2 describes the features contained in the IRG Tribal window.

CHART 3 2: IRG TRIBAL WINDOW DESCRIPTION

Element	Description
Roman Numerals	Refers to the number of each OCSE Region. The region selected is highlighted.
Tribes List	Displays a list of Federally funded Tribes in the region selected.
Links at the Bottom	These links are described in Chart 1-2, "IRG Public Map Page Link Description".

3.4 The Tribal Profile Window

Figure 3-3 shows the Tribal Profile window. Users can view, print, or download the information contained in the Tribal Profile.

Chart 3-3 describes the information and links that are contained in the Tribal Profile window.

CHART 3 3: TRIBAL PROFILE WINDOW DESCRIPTION

Element	Description
Updated on	Shows the date that the profile information was last updated.
Certified on	Shows the date that the Tribal administrator last certified that the profile information is correct.
Visitor No.	Shows the number of visitors to the page since the IRG was placed on the Web.
Return to Map	Opens the Public Map Page.
Location Codes / Addresses	Opens the Addresses and Location Codes window.
Print	Opens the browser's Print dialog box to enable users to print the profile of the selected Tribe.
Download	Opens the profile for the selected Tribe in a browser window from which users can select File > Save As... to save the information.
A. General/Tribal-At-A-Glance	Describes how child support services are organized in the Tribe.
B.  UIFSA	Provides information on the Tribe's UIFSA.
C. Reciprocity	Identifies reciprocal agreements the Tribe has with foreign countries and State courts for child support enforcement.
D. Age of Majority	Provides information on the age and circumstances under which child support is terminated or extended.
E.  Statute of Limitations	Describes the Tribe's statutes of limitations for collection of past-due child support, whether dormancy revival/renewal of a child support case is possible, and establishing paternity.
F.  Support Detail	Provides a variety of information on support, such as the method for calculating payments, circumstances under which interest is charged, and more.
G. Income Withholding	Includes information on the Tribe's provisions affecting amounts withheld from an employee's pay, including unemployment income, worker's compensation, and more.
H. Paternity	Describes the Tribe's laws and presumptions that make paternity conclusive or rebuttable, and other matters related to the establishment of paternity.
I.   Order Establishment	Describes the Tribe's processes for establishing a support obligation.
H. Support Enforcement	Describes the enforcement remedies and procedures the Tribe uses for delinquent obligors.
K. Modification Review/Adjustment	Outlines the Tribe's procedure and criteria for review and modification of support orders.
L.  Lump Sum Payments	Outlines the Tribe's procedure and criteria for lump sum payments.

3.4.1 CONTENTS OF A TRIBAL PROFILE

The Tribal Profile window contains links to the sections of the Tribal Profile. Each section contains information regarding a specific aspect of the Tribe's child support enforcement activities

3.4.2 LINKS TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON TRIBAL STATUTES

The following sections of the Tribal Profile may contain links to Tribal statutory information, if the information is available online.

• B. UIFSA
• D. Age of Majority
• E. Statutes of Limitations
• F. Support Detail
• G. Income Withholding
• H. Paternity
• I. Order Establishment
• J. Support Enforcement
• L. Lump Sum Payments

Figure 3-4 shows an example of a link to statutory information in the answer to question D2.

To view a Tribe's statutory citation information:

1. Click the Click Here link. (The Tribe's site window opens in a separate browser window.)

3.5 Printing a Tribal Profile

From the Tribal Profile window, users can print a profile.

To print the profile:

1. Click Print (A print dialog box appears.)
2. 2.Click OK to print the Tribal Profile.

3.6 Downloading a Tribal Profile

Users can download a Tribal Profile.

To download a profile:

1. Click Download. (The contents of the Tribal Profile appear in the browser window.)
2. Select File > Save As. from the browser menu. (The Save As dialog box appears.)
3. Navigate to the location desired for storing the file.
4. Type a name for the file. (The default name is runProfile.)
5. Select Text File (*.txt) from the Save as type list.
6. Click OK. (The file is saved.)
7. Click Back to return to the Tribal Profile.

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Last modified: June 17, 2008