D.C. Code § 16-1021

Current through codified legislation effective April 10, 2024

Section 16-1021 - Definitions

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:

(1) "Child" means a person under the age of 16 years of age.

(2) "District" means the District of Columbia.

(3) "Lawful custodian" means a person who is authorized to have custody by an order of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia or a court of competent jurisdiction of any state, or a person designated by the lawful custodian temporarily to care for the child.

(4) "Relative" means a parent, other ancestor, brother, sister, uncle, or aunt, or one who has been lawful custodian at some prior time.

D.C. Code § 16-1021

May 23, 1986, D.C. Law 6-115, § 2, 33 DCR 2424; May 10, 1989, D.C. Law 7-231, § 25(b), 36 DCR 492; Mar. 24, 1998, D.C. Law 12-81, § 10(l), 45 DCR 745.

Custody of children, see § 16-911. .