If a question of existence or exercise of jurisdiction under this chapter is raised in a child-custody proceeding, the question, upon request of a party, must be given priority on the calendar and handled expeditiously.
(Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-293, § 2(d), 48 DCR 2214.)
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 107 of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (1997 Act).
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
Chapter 46 - Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement
Subchapter I - General Provisions
§ 16–4601.02. Proceedings governed by other law
§ 16–4601.03. Application to Indian tribes
§ 16–4601.04. International application of chapter
§ 16–4601.05. Effect of child-custody determination
§ 16–4601.07. Notice to persons outside the District
§ 16–4601.08. Appearance and limited immunity
§ 16–4601.09. Communication between courts
§ 16–4601.10. Taking testimony in another state
§ 16–4601.11. Cooperation between courts; preservation of records