Under this subchapter, a court of the District may enforce an order for the return of the child made under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction as if it were a child-custody determination.
(Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-293, § 2(d), 48 DCR 2214.)
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 302 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
§ 16–4603.02. Enforcement under Hague Convention
§ 16–4603.04. Temporary visitation
§ 16–4603.05. Registration of child-custody determination
§ 16–4603.06. Enforcement of registered determination
§ 16–4603.07. Simultaneous proceedings
§ 16–4603.08. Expedited enforcement of child-custody determination
§ 16–4603.09. Service of petition and order
§ 16–4603.10. Hearing and order
§ 16–4603.11. Warrant to take physical custody of child
§ 16–4603.12. Costs, fees, and expenses
§ 16–4603.13. Recognition and enforcement
§ 16–4603.15. Role of Attorney General for the District of Columbia