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78B-16-104. Actions for abduction prevention measures.
(1) A court on its own motion may order abduction prevention measures in a childcustody proceeding if the court finds that the evidence establishes a credible risk of abduction ofthe child.
(2) A party to a child custody determination or another individual or entity having a rightunder the law of this state or any other state to seek a child custody determination for the childmay file a petition seeking abduction prevention measures to protect the child under this chapter.
(3) A prosecutor or public authority designated under Section 78B-13-315 may seek awarrant to take physical custody of a child under Section 78B-16-109 or other appropriateprevention measures.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session