Actions for abduction prevention measures
N.D. Cent. Code § 14-14.2-03
in effect14-14.2-03. Actions for abduction prevention measures
1. If a court finds the evidence establishes a credible risk of abduction of the child, the
court on its own motion may order abduction prevention measures in a child-custody
proceeding.
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 child may file a petition seeking abduction prevention measures to protect the child
under this chapter.
3. A prosecutor or public authority designated under section 14-14.1-35 may seek a
warrant to take physical custody of a child under section 14-14.2-08 or other
appropriate prevention measures.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t14c14-2.pdf#nameddest=14-14p2-03Fetched: 10/16/2026