The uncle of the nine-year-old girl's stepfather is charged with kidnapping and false imprisonment.
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Remanded in custody: Michael Donovan is brought to court as photographers try and capture a picture of him inside the prison van
Abuse: Members of Shannon Matthews' family jeer as the van carrying Michael Donovan, who is accused of abducting the nine-year-old, arrives at court yesterday
Donovan, 39, gave his name and date of birth, and confirmed his home address as 26 Lidgate Gardens, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire - the first-floor flat where Shannon is alleged to have been held.
Donovan's handcuffs were removed and he sat in the dock at Dewsbury magistrates court for the seven-minute hearing.
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Suspect: Michael Donovan shielded from photographers by a coat (left) and with his nephew Craig Meehan (Shannon's stepfather)
In the first charge, of kidnap, it is alleged that on February 19 this year he "unlawfully and by force or fraud took away Shannon Matthews against her will".
In the second charge of false imprisonment, it is alleged that he "unlawfully and injuriously imprisoned Shannon Matthews and detained her against her will".
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There was no application for bail and Donovan was remanded in custody at Leeds prison.
He will appear before Leeds Crown Court via video link from prison next Wednesday.
The court heard an order banning the identification of Shannon-in the media was not being imposed in view of the widespread publicity.
Shannon's mother, Karen Matthews, 32, did not attend the hearing, but her neighbours Neil and Amanda Hyett - who are Shannon's uncle and aunt - sat in the public gallery.
The court appearance marked the start of the legal process, but the process of interviewing Shannon has only just begun.
The Crown Prosecution Service is keeping the case "under constant review" as Shannon faces weeks of questioning about her 24-day ordeal.
The schoolgirl disappeared on February 19 as she walked home and was found last Friday in a flat a mile away in Dewsbury Moor.
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