The provisions of this chapter have no effect prior to June 8, 1954, except to the extent that they specifically so provide. They do not affect in any way the rights and relations obtained by any decree of adoption entered prior to June 8, 1954.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 542, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)
1981 Ed., § 16-315.
1973 Ed., § 16-315.
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