In this chapter: (1) “Application” means a request under the convention by an obligee or obligor, or on behalf of a child, made through a central authority for assistance from another central authority. (2) “Central authority” means the entity designated by the United States or a foreign country described in subdivision 15-23.1-101(5)(iv) to perform the functions specified in the convention. (3) “Convention support order” means a support order of a tribunal of a foreign country described in subdivision 15-23.1-101(5)(iv). (4) “Direct request” means a petition filed by an individual in a tribunal of this state in a proceeding involving an obligee, obligor, or child residing outside the United States. (5) “Foreign central authority” means the entity designated by a foreign country described in subdivision 15-23.1-101(5)(iv) to perform the functions specified in the convention. (6) “Foreign support agreement”: (i) An agreement for support in a record that: (A) Is enforceable as a support order in the country of origin; (B) Has been: (I) Formally drawn up or registered as an authentic instrument by a foreign tribunal; or (II) Authenticated by, or concluded, registered, or filed with a foreign tribunal; and (C) May be reviewed and modified by a foreign tribunal; and (ii) Includes a maintenance arrangement or authentic instrument under the convention. (7) “United States central authority” means the secretary of the United States department of health and human services.
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