La. Ch. Code art. 1273
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 1273, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Confidentiality
Official statutory text
Documents filed with the office of children and family services, pursuant to this Chapter, shall be confidential and shall not be available for inspection, except under the procedures set forth in this Chapter.
NOTE: Art. 1273 as amended by Acts 2025, No. 477, eff. October 1, 2027.
Art. 1273. Confidentiality
Documents filed with the office of child welfare, pursuant to this Chapter, shall be confidential and shall not be available for inspection, except under the procedures set forth in this Chapter.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2010, No. 266, §1; Acts 2025, No. 477, §1, eff. Oct. 1, 2027.
NOTE: Art. 1273 as amended by Acts 2025, No. 477, eff. October 1, 2027.
Art. 1273. Confidentiality
Documents filed with the office of child welfare, pursuant to this Chapter, shall be confidential and shall not be available for inspection, except under the procedures set forth in this Chapter.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2010, No. 266, §1; Acts 2025, No. 477, §1, eff. Oct. 1, 2027.
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