La. Ch. Code art. 1107
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 1107, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Confidentiality of records
Official statutory text
A. All records maintained in accordance with this Title shall be confidential and shall not be open to inspection except on written authorization by the court and there shall be no publication.
B. Such written authorization shall be granted only upon a showing of compelling reasons and then only to the extent necessary to satisfy the compelling necessity pursuant to the procedures contained in Articles 1188 through 1192.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง11, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
B. Such written authorization shall be granted only upon a showing of compelling reasons and then only to the extent necessary to satisfy the compelling necessity pursuant to the procedures contained in Articles 1188 through 1192.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง11, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
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