District of Columbia § 21-2401.04 Communication between courts.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 21-2401.04 — Communication between courts.

District of Columbia § 21-2401.04

Title 21Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]

Ch. 24Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction; Uniform Act.

Subch. IGeneral Provisions.

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D.C. Code § 21-2401.04 (2026).

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(a)The Superior Court may communicate with a court in another state concerning a proceeding arising under this chapter. The court may allow the parties to participate in the communication. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, the court shall make a record of the communication. The record may be limited to the fact that the communication occurred.

(b)Courts may communicate concerning schedules, calendars, court records, and other administrative matters without making a record.

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(a) The Superior Court may communicate with a court in another state concerning a proceeding arising under this chapter. The court may allow the parties to participate in the communication. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, the court shall make a record of the communication. The record may be limited to the fact that the communication occurred.

(b) Courts may communicate concerning schedules, calendars, court records, and other administrative matters without making a record.