Title 22, Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-102
§9123 Consultations with Foreign Governments
Title 22 › CHAPTER 98 — INTERNATIONAL CHILD ABDUCTION PREVENTION AND RETURN › SUBCHAPTER II — ACTIONS BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE › § 9123
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After a 9121 determination or a 9122(d) or (e) action for a pattern of noncompliance, the Secretary of State must seek consultations with that country.
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Title 22, §9123
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As soon as practicable after the Secretary of State makes a determination under section 9121 of this title in response to a failure to resolve unresolved abduction cases or the Secretary takes an action under subsection (d) or (e) of section 9122 of this title, based on a pattern of noncompliance, the Secretary shall request consultations with the government of such country regarding the situation giving rise to such determination.
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22 U.S.C. § 9123
Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102