La. Ch. Code art. 1205
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 1205, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Service; absentee parent; curator ad hoc
Official statutory text
A. If a parent upon whom service is required under Article 1202 cannot be served in accordance with the provisions of Article 1203 or 1204, the court shall appoint an attorney at law as curator ad hoc for the parent and service shall be made upon the curator ad hoc.
B. Upon appointment of the curator ad hoc, a copy of the court order shall be forwarded to the department.
C. The fees and costs of the curator ad hoc shall be paid by the petitioner, notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
B. Upon appointment of the curator ad hoc, a copy of the court order shall be forwarded to the department.
C. The fees and costs of the curator ad hoc shall be paid by the petitioner, notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
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