Alabama § 30-3C-4 - Actions for Abduction Prevention Measures.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 30-3C-4 — Actions for Abduction Prevention Measures., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30-3C-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. This chapter creates no new requirement on the Department of Human Resources or any other social services agency or entity to file a petition seeking abduction prevention measures on behalf of a child.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 30-3C-4
What does Code of Alabama § 30-3C-4 cover?
Section 30-3C-4 ("Actions for Abduction Prevention Measures.") 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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