Child Abduction / Custody Violation

Taking or hiding a child to keep them from a parent who has custody rights.

Can be charged as a felony OR a misdemeanor.

What the prosecutor must prove

They must prove every one of these. If one is missing, you should not be found guilty.

1. 1You took, kept, or hid a child
2. 2You did it on purpose
3. 3Another person had custody rights

Possible punishment

Up to 1 year, or 16 months, 2, or 3 years.