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Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 20-8-104

Actions for abduction prevention measures

Known as the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act

The act spans §§ 20-8-101 to 20-8-112 (11 sections).

(a) A party to a child custody determination or another person 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 act.

(b) A prosecutor or public authority designated under W.S. 20-5-415 may seek a warrant to take physical custody of a child under W.S. 20-8-109 or other appropriate prevention measures.

(c) A court on its own motion or petition under subsection (a) of this section 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.

Official source: Wyoming Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Wyoming statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.