South Carolina § 63-15-620 - Actions for abduction prevention measures.
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§ 63-15-620. 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 laws of this State or another state to seek a child-custody determination for the child may file a petition seeking abduction prevention measures to protect the child under this article.
(C) A prosecutor or public authority designated under Section 63-15-378 may seek a warrant to take physical custody of a child under Section 63-15-670 or other appropriate prevention measures.
HISTORY: 2024 Act No. 195 (H.3220), SECTION 2, eff May 21, 2024.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 63-15-620 ("Actions for abduction prevention measures.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. 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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