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RULE 9-204.3. PREVENTION OF CHILD ABDUCTION

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West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Maryland Rules
Title 9. Family Law Actions
Chapter 200. Divorce, Annulment, Alimony, Child Support, and Child Custody (Refs & Annos)
Effective: January 1, 2024
MD Rules, Rule 9-204.3
RULE 9-204.3. PREVENTION OF CHILD ABDUCTION
Currentness
(a) Generally. A petition for an abduction prevention order, including a request for an ex parte warrant for physical custody of the child, is governed by the Maryland Child Abduction Prevention Act, Code, Family Law Article, Title 9.7.
Cross reference: For the factors considered in evaluating whether there is a credible risk of abduction, see Code, Family Law Article, § 9.7-107. See also Code, Family Law Article, § 9.5-204 regarding temporary emergency jurisdiction.
(b) Abduction Prevention Order. If, after notice and opportunity for a hearing on a petition pursuant to this Rule or on the court's own motion, the court finds a credible risk of abduction of the child, the court shall enter an abduction prevention order in compliance with Code, Family Law Article, § 9.7-108.
Source: This Rule is new.

Credits

[Adopted Nov. 28, 2023, eff. Jan. 1, 2024.]
MD Rules, Rule 9-204.3, MD R FAM LAW ACT Rule 9-204.3
Current with amendments received through February 1, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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