S.D. Codified Laws § 26-18-4

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 26-18-4 - 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 chapter.
(c) A prosecutor or public authority designated under § 26-5B-315 may seek a warrant to take physical custody of a child under § 26-18-9 or other appropriate prevention measures.

SDCL 26-18-4

SL 2007, ch 169, §4.