1. (a) When a petition for guardianship is filed, the court shall promptly set a time for an adjudicatory hearing, as soon as administratively feasible, and shall cause notice thereof to be given to all parties and their attorneys.
2. (b) When it is appropriate to the proper disposition of the case, the court may direct the service of a summons upon other persons.
3. (c) If personal service under this section cannot be effected, then notice shall be made constructively pursuant to rules of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.

Emergency Legislation

For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 16-2399.04 of Vulnerable Youth Guardianship Protection Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Act 25-203, Aug. 1, 2023, 70 DCR 10758).

For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 16-2399.04 of Vulnerable Youth Guardianship Protection Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Act 25-260, Oct. 25, 2023, 70 DCR 14434).

For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 16-2399.04 of Vulnerable Youth Guardianship Protection Emergency Amendment Act of 2024. (D.C. Act 25-492, June 26, 2024, 71 DCR 7595).

History

July 19, 2024, D.C. Law 25-188, § 3(b)

Temporary Legislation

For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 16-2399.04 of Vulnerable Youth Guardianship Protection Temporary Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Law 25-81, Nov. 28, 2023, 70 DCR 13754).