Duration of abduction prevention order

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

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An abduction prevention order remains in effect until the earliest of:

(1) The time stated in the order;

(2) The emancipation of the child;

(3) The child’s attaining 18 years of age; or

(4) The time the order is modified, revoked, vacated, or superseded by a court with jurisdiction under §§ 16-4602.01 to 16-4602.03.

(Mar. 31, 2009, D.C. Law 17-378, § 2(d), 56 DCR 1572.)

Editor's Notes

Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 10 of the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act.


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