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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.
§ 16–2365. Termination decrees of other jurisdictions.
Universal Citation: DC Code § 16–2365 (2019)
If the parent and child relationship has been terminated by judicial decree in another jurisdiction that decree, unless it is against the public policy of the District of Columbia, shall have the same force and effect in the District of Columbia as to matters within the jurisdiction of the District of Columbia court.
(Sept. 23, 1977, D.C. Law 2-22, title IV, § 410, 24 DCR 3341.)
Prior Codifications1981 Ed., § 16-2365.
1973 Ed., § 16-2365.
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