Alabama § 30-3-156 - Interference with Custody or Violation of Chapter 3B.

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§ 30-3-156. Interference with Custody or Violation of Chapter 3B.

The fact that joint custody has been awarded to both parents shall not preclude a court from finding that one parent has committed the crime of interference with custody as provided in Section 13A-6-45, or has violated the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act as provided in Chapter 3B of this title.

Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Code of Alabama § 30-3-156 cover?

Section 30-3-156 ("Interference with Custody or Violation of Chapter 3B.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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