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November 15, 2023

23-3804. 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 act.

(c) A prosecutor or public authority designated under K.S.A. 23-37,315 may seek a warrant to take physical custody of a child under K.S.A. 23-3809, and amendments thereto, or other appropriate prevention measures.

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