Role of law enforcement

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. Role of law enforcement

At the request of a member of the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia acting under section 16-4603.15 , a member of the Metropolitan Police Department or other law enforcement officer may take any lawful action reasonably necessary to locate a child or a party and assist the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia with responsibilities under section 16-4603.15 .

(Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-293, § 2(d), 48 DCR 2214; Mar. 31, 2009, D.C. Law 17-378, § 2(b)(2), 56 DCR 1572.)

Section References

This section is referenced in § 16-4603.17.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 17-378 substituted “Attorney General for the District of Columbia” for “Corporation Counsel”.

Editor's Notes

Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 316 of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (1997 Act).

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