In applying and construing this Uniform Act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among States that enact it.
(Apr. 11, 2003, D.C. Law 14-296, § 2(c), 50 DCR 320.)
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 8 of the Uniform Interstate Enforcement of Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
Chapter 10 - Proceedings Regarding Intrafamily Offenses
Subchapter IV - Interstate Enforcement of Domestic Violence Protection; Uniform Law
§ 16–1042. Judicial enforcement of order
§ 16–1043. Nonjudicial enforcement of order
§ 16–1044. Registration of order