• Current through October 23, 2012

Except as otherwise provided in sections 16-306 (adoptions), 16-2306 (neglect proceedings), 16-2357 (termination of parental rights), and 16- 4603.11 (custody under emergency circumstances), the petition and order must be served upon respondent and any person who has physical custody of the child by any method authorized for the service of complaints under the rules for domestic relations proceedings adopted by the Board of Judges of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.

(Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-293, § 2(d), 48 DCR 2214.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Legislative History of Laws

For D.C. Law 13-293, see notes following § 16-4601.01.

Uniform Law

This section is based upon § 309 of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (1997 Act). See 9, Part IA, Uniform Laws Annotated, Master Edition, or ULA Database on Westlaw.