An attempt to invalidate a final decree of adoption by reason of a jurisdictional or procedural defect may not be received by any court of the District, unless regularly filed with the court within one year following the date the final decree became effective.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 540, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)
1981 Ed., § 16-310.
1973 Ed., § 16-310.
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