Arkansas § 9-13-407 - Ex parte relief.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-13-407 — Ex parte relief., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-13-407. Ex parte relief.
A court shall immediately conduct an ex parte hearing if a petitioner: Alleges that: An emergency exists; and His or her child is in imminent danger of becoming a victim of international child abduction as defined under § 9-13-402(6); and Requests an ex parte hearing on the issue seeking temporary and immediate relief. At an ex parte hearing under this section, a court may grant the temporary relief necessary to prevent the child from becoming a victim of international child abduction until a full hearing on the matter can be held if the petitioner presents credible evidence that supports his or her allegation that his or her child is in imminent danger of becoming a victim of international child abduction. A temporary order issued under this section shall not be effective for more than ninety (90) days.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-13-407 cover?
Section 9-13-407 ("Ex parte relief.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. 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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