81-12-105. Contents of petition.
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81-12-105. Contents of petition.
(a)A petition under this chapter must be verified and include a copy of any existing child custody determination, if available.
(b)The petition must specify the risk factors for abduction, including the relevant factors described in Section 81-12-106 .
(2)Subject to Subsection 81-11-209(5) , if reasonably ascertainable, the petition must contain:
(a)the name, date of birth, and gender of the minor child;
(b)the customary address and current physical location of the minor child;
(c)the identity, customary address, and current physical location of the respondent;
(d)a statement of whether a prior action to prevent abduction or domestic violence has been filed by a party or other individual or entity having custody of the minor child, and the date, location, and disposition of the action;
(e)a statement of whether a party to the proceeding has been arrested for a crime related to domestic violence, stalking, or child abuse or neglect, and the date, location, and disposition of the case; and
(f)any other information required to be submitted to the court for a child custody determination under Section 81-11-209 .
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 426 , 2025 General Session