Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 11, ch. 11, subch. IV, sec. 11–1161
Powers of Branch
§ 11–1161. Powers of BranchThe Domestic Relations Branch of the District of Columbia Court of General Sessions has all of the legal and equitable powers necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter, chapters 3 and 9 of Title 16, chapters 1 and 3 of Title 30, and section 32–786, including but not limited to, the power to: (1) issue restraining orders and injunctions, writs of habeas corpus and ne exeat, and all other writs, orders, and decrees; and (2) enforce and execute its judgments, orders, and decrees.