District of Columbia Code
Chapter 46 - Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement
Subchapter IV - Child Abduction Prevention

§ 16–4604.01. Short title - This subchapter may be cited as the “Uniform Child Abduction...

§ 16–4604.02. Definitions - For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Abduction”...

§ 16–4604.03. Cooperation and communication among courts - Sections 16-4601.10 , 16-4601.11 , and 16-4601.12 apply to cooperation...

§ 16–4604.04. Actions for abduction prevention measures - (a) A court on its own motion may order abduction...

§ 16–4604.05. Jurisdiction - (a) A petition under this subchapter may be filed only...

§ 16–4604.06. Contents of petition - A petition under this subchapter shall be verified and include...

§ 16–4604.07. Factors to determine risk of abduction - (a) In determining whether there is a credible risk of...

§ 16–4604.08. Provisions and measures to prevent abduction - (a) If a petition is filed under this subchapter, the...

§ 16–4604.09. Warrant to take physical custody of child - (a) If a petition under this subchapter contains allegations, and...

§ 16–4604.10. Duration of abduction prevention order - An abduction prevention order remains in effect until the earliest...