Louisiana Revised Statutes 13:1854 – Actions for abduction prevention measures
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 13:1854
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
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 Part.
C. A prosecutor or public authority designated under La. Rev. Stat. 13:1837 may seek a warrant to take physical custody of a child under La. Rev. Stat. 13:1859 or other appropriate prevention measures.
Acts 2007, No. 369, §1.