Jurisdiction and Enforcement of Foreign Decrees

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Section
19-9-81

Definitions

Section
19-9-82

Orders Made Under the Hague Convention

Section
19-9-83

Recognition of Foreign Custody Decrees; Remedies

Section
19-9-84

Authority to Enter Temporary Orders if Lacking Jurisdiction; Remedy From Court With Jurisdiction; Victims of Family Violence

Section
19-9-85

Registering Foreign Custody Determinations; Requirements of Registering Court; Contesting Registration; Confirmation of Registered Order

Section
19-9-86

Granting Relief and Enforcing Registered Custody Determinations

Section
19-9-87

Communication Between Enforcing Court and Modifying Court

Section
19-9-88

Verification and Petition for Enforcement Requirements; Sealing; Appearance; Expenses

Section
19-9-89

Service of Petitions and Orders

Section
19-9-90

Finding of Immediate Physical Custody; Awarding of Fees, Costs, and Expenses; Drawing Adverse Inference From Refusal to Testify; Spousal Relationship Irrelevant

Section
19-9-91

Verified Application for Warrant Seeking Physical Custody; Requirement for Serious Physical Harm; Warrant Requirements; Enforceability; Conditions

Section
19-9-92

Awarding of Necessary and Reasonable Expenses

Section
19-9-93

Full Faith and Credit to Orders of Other States

Section
19-9-94

Appeals

Section
19-9-95

Actions by District Attorney

Section
19-9-96

Assistance by Law Enforcement

Section
19-9-97

Recovering Expenses of District Attorney and Law Enforcement