La. Ch. Code art. 1101
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 1101, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Purpose
Official statutory text
Except as otherwise provided in Articles 1195 and 1196 of this Code, this Title provides the exclusive means by which a parent can voluntarily relinquish his parental rights to a child for the ultimate purpose of adoption.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §11, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 109, §1, eff. April 17, 2000; Acts 2003, No. 609, §1.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §11, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 109, §1, eff. April 17, 2000; Acts 2003, No. 609, §1.
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