Except as otherwise provided in § 21-2402.04, a court that has appointed a guardian or issued a protective order consistent with this chapter has exclusive and continuing jurisdiction over the proceeding until it is terminated by the court or the appointment or order expires by its own terms.
(Nov. 25, 2008, D.C. Law 17-270, § 2(b), 55 DCR 11018.)
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 205 of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]
Chapter 24 - Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction; Uniform Act
§ 21–2402.01. Definitions; significant connection factors
§ 21–2402.04. Special jurisdiction
§ 21–2402.05. Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction
§ 21–2402.06. Appropriate forum
§ 21–2402.07. Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct