La. Ch. Code art. 1009
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 1009, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Disclosure of information in court records
Official statutory text
A. A child whose parent's rights have been terminated and who has not been subsequently adopted may have access to the records of the termination of parental rights action as provided by Chapter 3 of Title IV.
B. A child whose parent's rights have been terminated and who has been subsequently adopted may have access to the records of the termination of parental rights action only as provided by Articles 1010 through 1013.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §10, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1997, No. 256, §1.
B. A child whose parent's rights have been terminated and who has been subsequently adopted may have access to the records of the termination of parental rights action only as provided by Articles 1010 through 1013.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §10, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1997, No. 256, §1.
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