# D.C. Code § 16-1021: Definitions

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C10_S16-1021

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 16-1021
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 16 / Chapter 10 / § 16-1021

## Text

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.

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