La. Ch. Code art. 1007
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 1007, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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A. All records and reports which result from proceedings held pursuant to the provisions of this Title are confidential and shall not be disclosed except as otherwise provided by this Chapter, by Chapter 7 of this Title, or as may be necessary to facilitate any order for continued contact as authorized by Article 1037.1.
B. The address and parish of the petitioner and each person on whose behalf the petition for termination of parental rights is filed under the provisions of Article 1015.1 may remain confidential with the court.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §10, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1997, No. 256, §1; Acts 2016, No. 608, §1; Acts 2024, No. 92, §1.
B. The address and parish of the petitioner and each person on whose behalf the petition for termination of parental rights is filed under the provisions of Article 1015.1 may remain confidential with the court.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §10, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1997, No. 256, §1; Acts 2016, No. 608, §1; Acts 2024, No. 92, §1.
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