§ 21-2404.01. Registration of guardianship orders.

Current through October 23, 2012

If a guardian has been appointed in another state and a petition for the appointment of a guardian is not pending in the District of Columbia, the guardian appointed in the other state, after giving notice to the appointing court of an intent to register, may register the guardianship order in the District by filing as a foreign judgment in the Superior Court certified copies of the order and letters of office.

                
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(Nov. 25, 2008, D.C. Law 17-270, § 2(b), 55 DCR 11018.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Legislative History of Laws

For Law 17-270, see notes following § 21-2401.01.

Uniform Law

This section is based upon § 401 of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act. See Vol. 8A, Uniform Laws Annotated, Master Edition, or ULA Database on Westlaw.

§ 21-2404.02. Registration of protective orders.

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If a conservator has been appointed in another state and a petition for a protective order is not pending in the District of Columbia, the conservator appointed in the other state, after giving notice to the appointing court of an intent to register, may register the protective order in the District by filing as a foreign judgment in the Superior Court certified copies of the order and letters of office and of any bond.

                
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(Nov. 25, 2008, D.C. Law 17-270, § 2(b), 55 DCR 11018.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Legislative History of Laws

For Law 17-270, see notes following § 21-2401.01.

Uniform Law

This section is based upon § 402 of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act. See Vol. 8A, Uniform Laws Annotated, Master Edition, or ULA Database on Westlaw.

§ 21-2404.03. Effect of registration.

Current through October 23, 2012 Back to Top

(a) Upon registration of a guardianship or protective order from another state, the guardian or conservator may exercise in the District of Columbia all powers authorized in the order of appointment except as prohibited under the laws of the District, including maintaining actions and proceedings in the District and, if the guardian or conservator is not a resident of the District, subject to any conditions imposed upon nonresident parties.

(b) The Superior Court may grant any relief available under this chapter and other law of the District of Columbia to enforce a registered order.

                
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(Nov. 25, 2008, D.C. Law 17-270, § 2(b), 55 DCR 11018.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Legislative History of Laws

For Law 17-270, see notes following § 21-2401.01.

Uniform Law

This section is based upon § 403 of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act. See Vol. 8A, Uniform Laws Annotated, Master Edition, or ULA Database on Westlaw.