§ 14-13-210 — Appearance of parties and child

(1) In a child-custody
proceeding in this state, the court may order a party to the proceeding who is in this
state to appear before the court in person with or without the child. The court may
order any person who is in this state and who has physical custody or control of the
child to appear in person with the child.

(2) If a party to a child-custody proceeding whose presence is desired by the
court is outside this state, the court may order that a notice given pursuant to
section 14-13-108 include a statement directing the party to appear in person with
or without the child and informing the party that failure to appear may result in a
decision adverse to the party.

(3) The court may enter any orders necessary to ensure the safety of the
child and of any person ordered to appear under this section.

(4) If a party to a child-custody proceeding who is outside this state is
directed to appear under subsection (2) of this section or desires to appear
personally before the court with or without the child, the court may require another
party to pay reasonable and necessary travel and other expenses of the party so
appearing and of the child.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2000: Entire article R&RE, p. 1530, � 1, effective July 1.