In any proceeding where a court makes or has made an order requiring the payment of spousal support, the court may direct that payment shall be made to the county officer designated by the court for that purpose. The court may include in its order made pursuant to this section any service charge imposed under the authority of § 279 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.

(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)