### Question
Can you define what bilateral procedures means?


### Answer
**Bilateral procedures** is defined as the following in *22 U.S.C. § 9101*:

> any procedures established by, or pursuant to, a bilateral arrangement, including a Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and another country, to resolve abduction and access cases, including procedures to address interim contact matters

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 9101*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 98-INTERNATIONAL CHILD ABDUCTION PREVENTION AND RETURN**

