# D.C. Code § 16-2303: Retention of jurisdiction

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C23_S16-2303

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 16-2303
- **Heading:** Retention of jurisdiction
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 16 / Chapter 23 / § 16-2303

## Text

For purposes of this subchapter, jurisdiction obtained by the Division in the case of a child shall be retained by it until the child becomes twenty-one years of age, unless jurisdiction is terminated before that time. This section does not affect the jurisdiction of other divisions of the Superior Court or of other courts over offenses committed by a person after he ceases to be a child. If a minor already under the jurisdiction of the Division is convicted in the Criminal Division or another court of a crime committed after he ceases to be a child, the Family Division may, in appropriate cases, terminate its jurisdiction.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § [16-2399.09] § [16-2399.09]. Additional available remedies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C23_S%5B16-2399.09%5D.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-2301 § 16-2301. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C23_S16-2301.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-2301.01 § 16-2301.01. References deemed to refer to Family Court of the Superior Court.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C23_S16-2301.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-2301.02 § 16-2301.02. Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C23_S16-2301.02.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-2302 § 16-2302. Transfer of criminal matters to Family Division.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C23_S16-2302.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-2303 § 16-2303. Retention of jurisdiction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C23_S16-2303.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-2304 § 16-2304. Right to counsel; party status.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C23_S16-2304.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-2305 § 16-2305. Petition; contents; amendment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C23_S16-2305.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-2305.01 § 16-2305.01. Findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C23_S16-2305.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-2305.02 § 16-2305.02. Preliminary probation conferences; adjustment process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C23_S16-2305.02.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-2306 § 16-2306. Service of summons and petition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C23_S16-2306.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-2307 § 16-2307. Transfer for criminal prosecution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C23_S16-2307.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-2308 § 16-2308. Initial appearance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C23_S16-2308.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-2309 § 16-2309. Taking into custody.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C23_S16-2309.md)

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