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Section 16-831.12 - Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction

The court shall retain jurisdiction to enforce, modify, or terminate a custody order issued under this chapter, subject to the provisions of Chapter 46 of this title, until the child reaches 18 years of age.

CREDIT(S)

(Sept. 20, 2007, D.C. Law 17-21, § 2(b), 54 DCR 6835; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-353, § 217(m), 56 DCR 1117.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 17-353 validated a previously made technical correction in the section designation.
Emergency Act Amendments
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 2(b) of Safe and Stable Homes for Children and Youth Emergency Amendment Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-69, July 9, 2007, 54 DCR 6826).
Legislative History of Laws
For Law 17-21, see notes following § 16-831.01.
For Law 17-353, see notes following § 16-571.01.

Current through September 13, 2012

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