Inter-American Convention on International Traffic in Minors 1994, para. undefined
Paragraph
Paragraph text
The judicial or administrative authorities of the State Party of the minor's habitual residence, or those of the State Party where the minor is or is assumed to be retained, shall be competent to hear the request for the minor's location and return, at the option of the complainants.
When in the complainants' view there are urgent reasons, the request may be submitted to the judicial or administrative authorities of the State Party where the wrongful act occurred.
Legal status
Legally binding
Body
Organization of American States
Document type
Regional treaty
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Civil & Political Rights
Governance & Rule of Law
Movement
Person(s) affected
Adolescents
Children
Infants
Year
1994
Paragraph type
Article
Reference
Inter-American Convention on International Traffic in Minors (1994), Article 13.