An attempt to invalidate a final decree of adoption by reason of a jurisdictional or procedural defect may not be received by any court of the District, unless regularly filed with the court within one year following the date the final decree became effective.

History

Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 540, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1

Prior Codifications

1973 Ed., § 16-310.

1981 Ed., § 16-310.