District of Columbia Statutes
§ 16-310 — Finality of decrees of adoption.
District of Columbia § 16-310
JurisdictionDistrict of Columbia
Title 16Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
Ch. 3Adoption.
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Bluebook
D.C. Code § 16-310 (2026).
Text
An attempt to invalidate a final decree of adoption by reason of a jurisdictional or procedural defect may not be received by any court of the District, unless regularly filed with the court within one year following the date the final decree became effective.
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Related
In re W.E.T.
793 A.2d 471 (District of Columbia Court of Appeals, 2002)
In re M.N.M.
605 A.2d 921 (District of Columbia Court of Appeals, 1992)
In re Petition of J.O. & P.O., N.B. & Ki.B.
176 A.3d 144 (District of Columbia Court of Appeals, 2018)
In re Petition of R.E.S.
978 A.2d 182 (District of Columbia Court of Appeals, 2009)
In re A.T.J. & L.D.J.
(District of Columbia Court of Appeals, 2021)
In Re RES
978 A.2d 182 (District of Columbia Court of Appeals, 2009)
Legislative History
Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 540, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1
Nearby Sections
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§ 16-1001
Definitions.§ 16-1002
Complaint of criminal conduct.§ 16-1005
Hearing; evidence; protection order.§ 16-1006
Jurisdiction.§ 16-1007
Notice to parties.§ 16-101
Parties.§ 16-1021
Definitions.§ 16-1022
Prohibited acts.§ 16-1024
Penalties.§ 16-1025
Prosecution by Attorney General.§ 16-1026
Expungement.§ 16-1031
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