Section 9.7-104 - Initiation of abduction prevention measures(a) 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.(b) A party to a child custody determination or another individual or entity having a right under the law of a state to seek a child custody determination for the child may file a petition seeking abduction prevention measures to protect the child under this title.(c) A prosecutor or public authority under § 9.5-315 of this article may seek a warrant to take physical custody of a child under § 9.7-109 of this title or take other appropriate prevention measures.Added by 2023 Md. Laws, Ch. 761, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2023.Added by 2023 Md. Laws, Ch. 760, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2023.