# D.C. Code § 46-203: Subrogation of District; notice to caretakers

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T46_C2_S46-203

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 46-203
- **Heading:** Subrogation of District; notice to caretakers
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 46 / Chapter 2 / § 46-203

## Text

(a) The District shall be subrogated to the right of the caretaker to prosecute or maintain any support action. If a Court orders support to be paid by a responsible relative, the District shall be subrogated to the right of the caretaker to receive past, present, and future payments under an order or decree, and any money judgment entered under an order or decree shall be considered to be in favor of the District.
(b) The Mayor shall inform any individual who is a caretaker on February 24, 1987, of the provisions of this subchapter within 120 days after February 24, 1987. Any individual who becomes a caretaker after February 24, 1987, shall be informed of the provisions of this subchapter when the individual becomes a caretaker.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 46-201 § 46-201. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T46_C2_S46-201.md)
- [D.C. Code § 46-202 § 46-202. Findings of Council.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T46_C2_S46-202.md)
- [D.C. Code § 46-202.01 § 46-202.01. Collection and Disbursement Unit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T46_C2_S46-202.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 46-203 § 46-203. Subrogation of District; notice to caretakers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T46_C2_S46-203.md)
- [D.C. Code § 46-204 § 46-204. Amendment of order establishing alimony, child support, or maintenance; award as money judgment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T46_C2_S46-204.md)
- [D.C. Code § 46-205 § 46-205. Contents of support order.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T46_C2_S46-205.md)
- [D.C. Code § 46-205.01 § 46-205.01. Inclusion of social security numbers in support records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T46_C2_S46-205.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 46-206 § 46-206. Service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T46_C2_S46-206.md)
- [D.C. Code § 46-207 § 46-207. Enforcement by withholding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T46_C2_S46-207.md)
- [D.C. Code § 46-207.01 § 46-207.01. Implementation of withholding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T46_C2_S46-207.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 46-208 § 46-208. Withholding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T46_C2_S46-208.md)
- [D.C. Code § 46-209 § 46-209. Notice of withholding to the obligor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T46_C2_S46-209.md)
- [D.C. Code § 46-210 § 46-210. Objections to withholding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T46_C2_S46-210.md)
- [D.C. Code § 46-211 § 46-211. Notice to withhold to the holder.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T46_C2_S46-211.md)

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