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 PUBLIC LAW 88-241-DEC. 23, 1963

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§ 11-1556. Concurrent jurisdiction of desertipn and nonsupport cases The Juvenile Court has original jurisdiction, concurrently with the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, of all cases arislug undor sections 22-903 to 22-905, relating to desertion or honsupport.

§11-1557. Construction of chapter with respect to other jurisdiction This chapter does not limit the jurisdiction vested in the Juvenile Court: (1) by section 31-213, with respect to cases arising under 43 Stat. 806. sections 31-201 to 31-212, relating to compulsory school attendance and work permits; (2) by section 36-228, with respect to cases arising under sec45 Stat. 998. i tlous 36-201 to 36-227, relating to child labor and work permits; or ' (3) by any^ther provision of law. Subchapter IV—Miscellaneous Provisions § 11-1581. Contempt powers The Juvenile Court may punish, as a contempt, a willful violation, neglect, or disobedience of any of its orders by a fine not exceeding $200 or imprisonment not exceeding six months, or by both. § 11-1582. Administration of oaths and affirmations The judges or acting judges of the Juvenile Court may administer oaths and affirmations. § 11-1583. Duties of Corporation Counsel (a) The Corporation Counsel of the District of Columbia or any of his assistants shall: (1) upon request, assist the Juvenile Court in hearings arising under section 11-1551; (2) institute and prosecute proceedings and cases arising under section 11-1565 and subchapter II of chapter 23 of Title 16, relating to the establishment of paternity and provision for support of children born out of wedlock; and (3) prosecute cases arising under sections 11-1654 and 11-1556 and the sections specified by section 11-1557, in which a person 18 years of age or over is charged with an offense. (b) As used in this section, "Corporation Counsel" means the attorney for the District of Columbia, by whatever title the attorney may be known, designated by the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia to perform the functions prescribed for the Corporation Counsel in this section. §11-1584. Assistance and co-operation of officers, departments, institutions, and others Every officer and department of the District of Columbia is required to render all assistance and co-operation within his or its jurisdictional power which may further the objects of this chapter and subchapter I of chapter 23 of Title 16. Institutions or agencies to which the Juvenile Court sends a child are required to give to the court or to any officer appointed by it such information or reports concerning the child as the court or officer requires. The court may seek the co-operation of societies or organizations having for their object the protection or aid of children.

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