26-18-4. 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 chapter.
(c) A prosecutor or public authority designated under §26-5B-315 may seek a warrant to take physical custody of a child under §26-18-9 or other appropriate prevention measures.
Source: SL 2007, ch 169, §4.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 18 - Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act
Section 26-18-1 - Short title.
Section 26-18-2 - Definitions.
Section 26-18-3 - Cooperation and communication among courts.
Section 26-18-4 - Actions for abduction prevention measures.
Section 26-18-5 - Jurisdiction.
Section 26-18-6 - Contents of petition.
Section 26-18-7 - Factors to determine risk of abduction.
Section 26-18-8 - Provisions and measures to prevent abduction.
Section 26-18-9 - Warrant to take physical custody of child.
Section 26-18-10 - Duration of abduction prevention order.
Section 26-18-11 - Uniformity of application and construction.
Section 26-18-12 - Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.