This report presents the findings and recommendations of the Special Commission, which studied the implementation, operation, and efficacy of the Convention. 

This 2001 report presents the findings and recommendations from the Fourth Special Commission, which studied the operation and efficacy of the Convention. 

This document contains sample provisions for various orders relating to Hague Conventions cases.

Judge James Garbolino has prepared the attached sample order for this website. The sample order does not represent official policy or recommendations of the Federal Judicial Center.

This is an order with undertakings relating to:

     (a) custody arrangements between the parties upon return of the children;

     (b) enrollment of children in school upon return;

     (c) non-removal of children from a specified general area;