This chapter applies to an unsworn declaration by a declarant who at the time of making the declaration is physically located outside the boundaries of the United States, whether or not the location is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. This chapter does not apply to a declaration by a declarant who is physically located on property that is within the boundaries of the United States and subject to the jurisdiction of another country or a federally recognized Indian tribe.
(July 23, 2010, D.C. Law 18-191, § 2(b), 57 DCR 3400.)
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 3 of the Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
Chapter 53 - Unsworn Foreign Declarations; Uniform Act
§ 16–5304. Validity of unsworn declaration
§ 16–5306. Form of unsworn declaration
§ 16–5307. Uniformity of application and construction
§ 16–5308. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act