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A. A person, whether a parent or other, is guilty of custodial interference if, without good cause, he takes, entices, conceals, or detains a child under the age of sixteen from his parent, guardian, or other lawful custodian:

1. Knowing he has no legal right to do so; and

2. With intent to hold the child for a period substantially longer than the visitation or custody period previously awarded by a court of competent jurisdiction.

B. A person, whether a parent or other, is guilty of custodial interference if, having actual physical custody of a child under the age of sixteen pursuant to a judicial award of any court of competent jurisdiction which grants to another person visitation or custody rights, and without good cause he conceals or detains the child with intent to deprive the other person of his lawful visitation or custody rights.

C. Custodial interference is a class A misdemeanor or a third degree felony. (Ord. 11-17-87A § 1(E)(1); Code 1975 § 13-533)