§ 16-4604.06 — Contents of petition.

District of Columbia § 16-4604.06

• Jurisdiction: District of Columbia
• Title 16: Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
• Ch. 46: Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement.
• Subch. IV: Child Abduction Prevention.

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A petition under this subchapter shall be verified and include a copy of any existing child-custody determination, if available. The petition shall specify the risk factors for abduction, including the relevant factors described in § 16-4604.07 . Subject to § 16-4602.09(e) , if reasonably ascertainable, the petition shall contain:

(1) The name, date of birth, and gender of the child;

(2) The customary address and current physical location of the child;

(3) The identity, customary address, and current physical location of the respondent;

(4) A statement of whether a prior action to prevent abduction or domestic violence has been filed by a party or other individual or entity having custody of the child, and the date, location, and disposition of the action;

(5) A statement of whether a party to the proceeding has been arrested for a crime related to domestic violence, stalking, or child abuse or neglect, and the date, location, and disposition of the case; and

(6) Any other information required to be submitted to the court for a child-custody determination under § 16-4602.09 .

Legislative History

Mar. 31, 2009, D.C. Law 17-378, § 2(d), 56 DCR 1572