Chapter
Adoption
- D.C. Code § 16-301— Jurisdiction; rules
- D.C. Code § 16-302— Persons who may adopt
- D.C. Code § 16-303— Persons adopted
- D.C. Code § 16-304— Consent; exceptions
- D.C. Code § 16-305— Petition for adoption
- D.C. Code § 16-306— Notice of adoption proceedings
- D.C. Code § 16-307— Investigation, report, and recommendation
- D.C. Code § 16-308— Investigations when prospective adoptee is adult or petitioner is spouse or domestic partner of natural parent
- D.C. Code § 16-309— Adoption proceedings
- D.C. Code § 16-310— Finality of decrees of adoption
- D.C. Code § 16-311— Sealing and inspection of records and papers
- D.C. Code § 16-312— Legal effects of adoption
- D.C. Code § 16-313— Child as including adopted person
- D.C. Code § 16-314— Birth certificates
- D.C. Code § 16-315— Prior proceedings
- D.C. Code § 16-316— Appointment and compensation of counsel; guardian ad litem
- D.C. Code § 16-317— Recognition of foreign adoptions and elective petitions for District adoption