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D.C. Code § 16-1006: Jurisdiction.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 16. Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
- Chapter 10. Proceedings Regarding Intrafamily Offenses.
- Subchapter I. Intrafamily Proceedings Generally.
A petitioner may file a petition for protection under this subchapter if:
(1)
The petitioner resides, lives, works, or attends school in the District of Columbia:
(2)
The petitioner is under the legal custody of a District government agency; or
(3)
The underlying offense occurred in the District of Columbia.
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