District of Columbia Statutes
§ 16-4604.05 — Jurisdiction.
District of Columbia § 16-4604.05
JurisdictionDistrict of Columbia
Title 16Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
Ch. 46Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement.
Subch. IVChild Abduction Prevention.
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Bluebook
D.C. Code § 16-4604.05 (2026).
Text
(a)A petition under this subchapter may be filed only in a court that has jurisdiction to make a child-custody determination with respect to the child at issue under §§ 16-4601.01 to 16-4604.02 .
(b)A court of this state has temporary emergency jurisdiction under § 16-4602.04 if the court finds a credible risk of abduction.
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Legislative History
Mar. 31, 2009, D.C. Law 17-378, § 2(d), 56 DCR 1572
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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