Kansas Statutes 23-3804. Actions for abduction prevention measures
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(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 act.
Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 23-3804
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Kansas Statutes 77-201
(c) A prosecutor or public authority designated under Kan. Stat. Ann. § 23-37,315 may seek a warrant to take physical custody of a child under Kan. Stat. Ann. § 23-3809, and amendments thereto, or other appropriate prevention measures.