2019 District of Columbia Code
Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
Chapter 23 - Family Division [Family Court] Proceedings.
Subchapter III - Proceedings Regarding the Termination of Parental Rights of Certain Neglected Children.
§ 16–2357. Notice.
(a) When a motion to terminate the parent and child relationship is filed, a judge shall promptly set a time for an adjudicatory hearing and shall cause notice thereof to be given to all parties.
(b) A judge shall direct the issuance to and personal service upon the child’s parent of a summons together with a copy of the motion to terminate the parent and child relationship.
(c) When it is appropriate to the proper disposition of the case, a judge may direct the service of a summons upon other persons.
(d) If a personal service under this section cannot be effected, then notice shall be made constructively pursuant to rules of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
(Sept. 23, 1977, D.C. Law 2-22, title IV, § 410, 24 DCR 3341.)
Prior Codifications1981 Ed., § 16-2357.
1973 Ed., § 16-2357.
Section ReferencesThis section is referenced in § 16-4603.09.
