District Of Columbia § 16-4604.04 - Actions for abduction prevention measures.
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§ 16-4604.04. Actions for abduction prevention measures.
16-4604.04A 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 subchapter.
The Attorney General for the District of Columbia may seek a warrant to take physical custody of a child under or other appropriate prevention measures.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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