La. Ch. Code art. 1012
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 1012, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Authority of the court
Official statutory text
Upon reviewing a petition for disclosure, the court may deny it for lack of a proper showing of compelling necessity. Before granting a petition, the court may appoint a curator ad hoc and shall set the petition for a hearing.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §10, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 705, §1, eff. July 6, 1992.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §10, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 705, §1, eff. July 6, 1992.
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