Louisiana § RS 13:1854 - Actions for abduction prevention measures
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§ RS 13:1854. 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 Part.
C. A prosecutor or public authority designated under R.S. 13:1837 may seek a warrant to take physical custody of a child under R.S. 13:1859 or other appropriate prevention measures.
Acts 2007, No. 369, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 13:1854 ("Actions for abduction prevention measures") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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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