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D.C. Code § 21-2404.03: Effect of registration.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 21. Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]
- Chapter 24. Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction; Uniform Act.
- Subchapter IV. Registration and Recognition of Orders from Other States.
(a)
Upon registration of a guardianship or protective order from another state, the guardian or conservator may exercise in the District of Columbia all powers authorized in the order of appointment except as prohibited under the laws of the District, including maintaining actions and proceedings in the District and, if the guardian or conservator is not a resident of the District, subject to any conditions imposed upon nonresident parties.
(b)
The Superior Court may grant any relief available under this chapter and other law of the District of Columbia to enforce a registered order.
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