South Carolina § 63-15-620 Actions for abduction prevention measures.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 63-15-620 — Actions for abduction prevention measures.

South Carolina § 63-15-620

Title 63SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDREN'S CODE

Ch. 15CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION

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S.C. Code Ann. § 63-15-620 (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 laws of this State or another state to seek a child-custody determination for the child may file a petition seeking abduction prevention measures to protect the child under this article.

(C)A prosecutor or public authority designated under Section 63-15-378 may seek a warrant to take physical custody of a child under Section 63-15-670 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 laws of this State or another state to seek a child-custody determination for the child may file a petition seeking abduction prevention measures to protect the child under this article. (C) A prosecutor or public authority designated under Section 63-15-378 may seek a warrant to take physical custody of a child under Section 63-15-670 or other appropriate prevention measures.