HB213 Alabama 2010 Session

Existing law provides for criminal penalties where a child is abducted as the result of a custody dispute. The bill would propose adoption of the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act

This bill would clarify the procedures for a parent or guardian and for a court to follow to prevent a child abduction in a custody dispute where there is a credible risk that an abduction may occur

This bill would establish a procedure by which a parent or guardian could petition a court to impose abduction prevention measures such as travel restrictions and placing the name of the child on the state department's child passport issuance alert program

This bill would provide for special measures where there is a risk of international abduction

This bill would provide factors to be considered to determine whether there is a credible risk that the child may be abducted

This bill would authorize a court, where abduction appears imminent, to direct law enforcement to locate and take physical custody of a child

To adopt the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act; to clarify procedures for a parent or guardian and for a court to follow to prevent a child abduction; to provide that the Uniform Child Custody Enforcement Act applies to cooperation and communications under this act; to provide for jurisdiction; to provide for the contents of a petition seeking protection; to provide factors to be considered to determine if there is a credible risk for abduction; to provide for emergency measures; and to provide that the uniform act shall be construed to promote uniformity between states.