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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. 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.
2. A party to a child custody determination or another individual or entity having a right pursuant to 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 pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
3. A district attorney or the Attorney General acting pursuant to NRS 125A.565 may seek a warrant to take physical custody of a child pursuant to NRS 125D.200 or other appropriate abduction prevention measures.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 11. Domestic Relations § 125D.150. Orders and petitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-11-domestic-relations/nv-rev-st-125d-150/
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