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.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 40-10C-4

  • 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.

B. A party to a child-custody determination or another individual or entity having a right pursuant to 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 pursuant to the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act.

C. A prosecutor or public authority designated pursuant to Section 40-10A-315 N.M. Stat. Ann. may seek a warrant to take physical custody of a child pursuant to section 9 of the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act or other appropriate prevention measures.

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