26-18-4. Actions for abduction prevention measures.(a) A court on its own motion may order abduction prevention measures in a child-custody proceeding if the court finds that the evidence establishes a credible risk of abduction of the child.(b) A party to a child-custody determination or another individual or entity having a right under the law of this state or any other state to seek a child-custody determination for the child may file a petition seeking abduction prevention measures to protect the child under this chapter.(c) A prosecutor or public authority designated under §26-5B-315 may seek a warrant to take physical custody of a child under §26-18-9 or other appropriate prevention measures. Source: SL 2007, ch 169, §4.
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