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Utah Code § 81-12-103: Actions for abduction prevention measures.

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  1. Title 81 Utah Domestic Relations Code
  2. Chapter 81-12 Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act

(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.

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