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urn: urn:us-la:rs:13:1854
citation: "R.S. 13:1854"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 13 › Chapter 6 › Part V › Subpart A"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 2007, number: 369, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: enactment }
---

# 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.