SB 2
Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act
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- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill enacts the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act in West Virginia, aiming to standardize procedures for preventing child abduction across states. It establishes definitions related to abduction, custody, and petitions, outlines requirements for communication between courts, and details how a court can order measures to prevent abduction. The act also addresses jurisdictional requirements, the content of petitions, and procedures for obtaining warrants to take physical custody of a child when there’s an imminent risk of abduction.
Key provisions
- Establishes definitions for key terms like ‘abduction,’ ‘child,’ ‘child-custody determination,’ and ‘petition.’
- Requires courts to consider factors indicating a risk of abduction when ordering prevention measures.
- Outlines procedures for filing petitions seeking abduction prevention orders and the content of those petitions.
- Specifies requirements for abduction prevention orders, including travel restrictions and potential bond requirements.
- Provides for the issuance of ex parte warrants to take physical custody of a child when an imminent risk of abduction exists.
- Details jurisdictional requirements for petitions and establishes emergency jurisdiction if a credible risk is found.
- Mandates communication and cooperation among courts involved in child custody matters.
- Sets forth the duration of abduction prevention orders.
Who is affected
- Parents of children
- Children
- Courts involved in child custody cases
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