District of Columbia § 16-1021 Definitions.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 16-1021 — Definitions.

District of Columbia § 16-1021

Title 16Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]

Ch. 10Proceedings Regarding Intrafamily Offenses.

Subch. IIParental Kidnapping.

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D.C. Code § 16-1021 (2026).

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For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:

(1)“Child” means a person under the age of 16 years of age.

(2)“District” means the District of Columbia.

(3)“Lawful custodian” means a person who is authorized to have custody by an order of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia or a court of competent jurisdiction of any state, or a person designated by the lawful custodian temporarily to care for the child.

(4)“Relative” means a parent, other ancestor, brother, sister, uncle, or aunt, or one who has been lawful custodian at some prior time.

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For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:

(1) “Child” means a person under the age of 16 years of age.

(2) “District” means the District of Columbia.

(3) “Lawful custodian” means a person who is authorized to have custody by an order of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia or a court of competent jurisdiction of any state, or a person designated by the lawful custodian temporarily to care for the child.

(4) “Relative” means a parent, other ancestor, brother, sister, uncle, or aunt, or one who has been lawful custodian at some prior time.