Definitions

1. Law
2. District of Columbia Code
3. Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
4. Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement
5. Enforcement
6. Definitions

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:

(1) “Petitioner” means a person who seeks enforcement of an order for return of a child under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction or enforcement of a child-custody determination.

(2) “Respondent” means a person against whom a proceeding has been commenced for enforcement of an order for return of a child under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction or enforcement of a child-custody determination.

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

Editor's Notes

Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 301 of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (1997 Act).

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