Utah § 81-12-103 - Actions for abduction prevention measures.
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§ 81-12-103. Actions for abduction prevention measures.
81-12-103. Actions for abduction prevention measures.
| (1) | A court on the court's 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 minor child. |
| (2) | 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 minor child may file a petition seeking abduction prevention measures to protect the minor child under this chapter. |
| (3) | A prosecutor or public authority designated under Section 81-11-315 may seek a warrant to take physical custody of a minor child under Section 81-12-108 or other appropriate prevention measures. |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 426, 2025 General Session
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Section 81-12-103 ("Actions for abduction prevention measures.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. 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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