Enforcement of registered determination

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. Enforcement of registered determination

(a) A court of the District may grant any relief normally available under the law of the District to enforce a registered child-custody determination made by a court of another state.

(b) A court of the District shall recognize and enforce, but may not modify, except in accordance with subchapter II of this chapter, a registered child-custody determination of a court of another state.

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

Editor's Notes

Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 306 of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (1997 Act).

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