93-29-7 - Actions for abduction prevention measures. - Mississippi Statutes

§ 93-29-7. Actions for abduction prevention measures.
 

(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 Section 93-29-315 may seek a warrant to take physical custody of a child under Section 93-29-17 or other appropriate prevention measures. 
 

Sources: Laws, 2009, ch. 450, § 4, eff from and after July 1, 2009.