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. 2021 Supp. 23-37,315 may seek a warrant to take physical custody of a child under K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 23-3809, and amendments thereto, or other appropriate prevention measures.
History: L. 2007, ch. 75, ยง 4; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 23 - Kansas Family Law Code-revised
Article 38 - Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act (ucapa)
23-3803 Cooperation and communication among courts.
23-3804 Actions for abduction prevention measures.
23-3807 Factors to determine risk of abduction.
23-3808 Provisions and measures to prevent abduction.
23-3809 Warrant to take physical custody of child.
23-3810 Duration of abduction prevention order.
23-3811 Uniformity of application and construction.
23-3812 Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act.