District of Columbia Statutes

§ 16-4604.08 — Provisions and measures to prevent abduction.

District of Columbia § 16-4604.08
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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D.C. Code § 16-4604.08 (2026).

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(a)If a petition is filed under this subchapter, the court may enter an order that shall include:
(1)The basis for the court’s exercise of jurisdiction;
(2)The manner in which notice and opportunity to be heard were given to the persons entitled to notice of the proceeding;
(3)A detailed description of each party’s custody and visitation rights and residential arrangements for the child;
(4)A provision stating that a violation of the order may subject the party in violation to civil and criminal penalties; and
(5)Identification of the child’s country of habitual residence at the time of the issuance of the order.
(b)If, at a hearing on a petition under this subchapter or on the court’s own motion, the court after reviewing the evidence finds a credible risk of abduct

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Related

§ 552a
5 U.S.C. § 552a

Legislative History

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

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