Section 16-4604.04 - 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 subchapter.(c) The Attorney General for the District of Columbia may seek a warrant to take physical custody of a child under § 16-4604.09 or other appropriate prevention measures.Mar. 31, 2009, D.C. Law 17-378, § 2(d), 56 DCR 1572.Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 4 of the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act.