District of Columbia Code
Chapter 46 - Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement
Subchapter III - Enforcement

§ 16–4603.01. Definitions - For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Petitioner”...

§ 16–4603.02. Enforcement under Hague Convention - Under this subchapter, a court of the District may enforce...

§ 16–4603.03. Duty to enforce - (a) A court of the District shall recognize and enforce...

§ 16–4603.04. Temporary visitation - (a) A court of the District which does not have...

§ 16–4603.05. Registration of child-custody determination - (a) A child-custody determination issued by a court of another...

§ 16–4603.06. Enforcement of registered determination - (a) A court of the District may grant any relief...

§ 16–4603.07. Simultaneous proceedings - If a proceeding for enforcement under this subchapter is commenced...

§ 16–4603.08. Expedited enforcement of child-custody determination - (a) A petition under this subchapter must be verified. Certified...

§ 16–4603.09. Service of petition and order - Except as otherwise provided in §§ 16-306 (adoptions), 16-2306 (neglect...

§ 16–4603.10. Hearing and order - (a) Unless the court issues a temporary emergency order pursuant...

§ 16–4603.11. Warrant to take physical custody of child - (a) Upon the filing of a petition seeking enforcement of...

§ 16–4603.12. Costs, fees, and expenses - (a) The court shall award the prevailing party, including a...

§ 16–4603.13. Recognition and enforcement - A court of the District shall accord full faith and...

§ 16–4603.14. Appeals - An appeal may be taken from a final order in...

§ 16–4603.15. Role of Attorney General for the District of Columbia - (a) In a case arising under this chapter or involving...

§ 16–4603.16. Role of law enforcement - At the request of a member of the Office of...

§ 16–4603.17. Costs and expenses - If the respondent is not the prevailing party, the court...