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.
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.
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.
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 29 - Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act
§ 93-29-5. Cooperation and communication among courts
§ 93-29-7. Actions for abduction prevention measures
§ 93-29-11. Contents of petition
§ 93-29-13. Factors to determine risk of abduction
§ 93-29-15. Provisions and measures to prevent abduction
§ 93-29-17. Warrant to take physical custody of child
§ 93-29-19. Duration of abduction prevention order
§ 93-29-21. Uniformity of application and construction
§ 93-29-23. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act