Out of interest question

DUTR

If paternity was proven by way of DNA test, and a longtime case was closed for the 13 weeks or whatever it is, if a new case was opened could/would the paternity test be due again? as Cellmark only keep the records for 3 months or so and the circumstances to presume paternity would still apply . (Obviously the NRP would have to pay again).

borders_dude

I would have thought that if Cellmark have notified the CSA about the results, then those results will be on files held by CSA in relation. Therefore when a new case opens involving the same person and same children the information would be there for reference. So there would be no need for more tests.

DUTR

borders_dude wrote: »

I would have thought that if Cellmark have notified the CSA about the results, then those results will be on files held by CSA in relation. Therefore when a new case opens involving the same person and same children the information would be there for reference. So there would be no need for more tests.

Indeed, however the data protection act says that organisations are not allowed to keep data any longer than it is required. This is all hypothectical by the way.

borders_dude

My CSA case file is full of data that is no longer required.

I know because I seen it all when I requsted all my case notes, screen shots from the computer programs etc;

borders_dude

Give the CSA a quick call monday morning and ask them.

If you dont want them to know who you are just dont input your national insurance number and date of birth when you are asked by the telephone thing. this will get you put through to a real person who you could ask.

Although there is a certian someone on here who will know the answer, someone begining with a K....... Always very helpful.

borders_dude

Im on about Kelloggs36 btw.

Loopy_Girl

Having asked this question recently the answer is no.

The PWC should inform the CSA when they are opening a case under CSA2 from CSA1 that there has alreadt been a DNA test done.

Should the NRP (stupidly) deny paternity again then the PWC would be asked to submit the papers from the testing place so that no one has to go through the humiliation and embarrassment of a DNA test again.

shell_542

The PWC would still have the test result papers.

kelloggs36

The CSA will definately have the record - unless they've lost them lol!!! However, it is not likely that the NRP would be that stupid would it? Just asking.

DUTR

Well I called the CSA just to check the lady went off to confer, the agent said a new case is a new case and all the rules still apply, so they can only presume parentage if the parents were married to each other or the father's name is on the BC, the NRP would have to pay for the test blah blah etc etc.

shell_542

DUTR wrote: »

Well I called the CSA just to check the lady went off to confer, the agent said a new case is a new case and all the rules still apply, so they can only presume parentage if the parents were married to each other or the father's name is on the BC, the NRP would have to pay for the test blah blah etc etc.

They wouldn't have to pay for another test if the parents already have the copies of the results though :rolleyes: