West Virginia SB2 establishes the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act to safeguard children from abduction by allowing courts to issue prevention.

West Virginia SB2, the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act, empowers courts to issue abduction prevention orders in child-custody proceedings. These orders can include travel restrictions, passport controls, and supervised visitation to prevent a child's wrongful removal or retention. The act defines "abduction" as the wrongful removal or retention of a child and mandates courts to consider factors like domestic violence history and the risk of abduction when issuing such orders.

West Virginia SB2 establishes the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act to safeguard children from abduction by allowing courts to issue prevention.

West Virginia SB2, the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act, empowers courts to issue abduction prevention orders in child-custody proceedings. These orders can include travel restrictions, passport controls, and supervised visitation to prevent a child's wrongful removal or retention. The act defines "abduction" as the wrongful removal or retention of a child and mandates courts to consider factors like domestic violence history and the risk of abduction when issuing such orders.