D.C. Law 13-293. Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act of 2000.
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Law 13-293, the “Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act of 2000”, was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 13-608, which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on December 5, 2000, and December 19, 2000, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on January 26, 2001, it was assigned Act No. 13-600 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 13-293 became effective on April 27, 2001.