Except as otherwise provided in §§ 16-306 (adoptions), 16-2306 (neglect proceedings), 16-2357 (termination of parental rights), and 16-4603.11 (custody under emergency circumstances), the petition and order must be served upon respondent and any person who has physical custody of the child by any method authorized for the service of complaints under the rules for domestic relations proceedings adopted by the Board of Judges of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
(Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-293, § 2(d), 48 DCR 2214.)
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 309 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