District of Columbia § 16-4604.04 Actions for abduction prevention measures.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 16-4604.04 — Actions for abduction prevention measures.

District of Columbia § 16-4604.04

Title 16Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]

Ch. 46Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement.

Subch. IVChild Abduction Prevention.

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D.C. Code § 16-4604.04 (2026).

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(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 subchapter.

(c)The Attorney General for the District of Columbia may seek a warrant to take physical custody of a child under § 16-4604.09 or other appropriate prevention measures.

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(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 subchapter.

(c) The Attorney General for the District of Columbia may seek a warrant to take physical custody of a child under § 16-4604.09 or other appropriate prevention measures.