South Dakota § 26-18-4 Actions for abduction prevention measures.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 26-18-4 — Actions for abduction prevention measures.

South Dakota·Title 26 MINORS·Ch. 26-18 UNIFORM CHILD ABDUCTION PREVENTION ACT

(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.

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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 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.

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