A person, whether a minor or an adult, may be adopted.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 537, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)
1981 Ed., § 16-303.
1973 Ed., § 16-303.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
§ 16–302. Persons who may adopt
§ 16–305. Petition for adoption
§ 16–306. Notice of adoption proceedings
§ 16–307. Investigation, report, and recommendation
§ 16–309. Adoption proceedings
§ 16–310. Finality of decrees of adoption
§ 16–311. Sealing and inspection of records and papers
§ 16–312. Legal effects of adoption
§ 16–313. Child as including adopted person
§ 16–316. Appointment and compensation of counsel; guardian ad litem
§ 16–317. Recognition of foreign adoptions and elective petitions for District adoption