District Of Columbia Code § 13-338

Prerequisites for order of publication.
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An order for the substitution of publication for personal service may not be made until:
a summons for the defendant has been issued and returned “Not to be found,” and
the nonresidence of the defendant or his absence for at least six months is proved by affidavit to the satisfaction of the court.

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