La. Ch. Code art. 1355

This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 1355, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.

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Stipulation to order of support

Official statutory text

In cases in which the responsible parent or other person owing a duty of support and the district attorney stipulate to an order of support, the court shall have the power to issue an order of support under the provisions of Article 1352 without the necessity of instituting criminal proceedings pursuant to R.S. 14:74.

Acts 1993, No. 442, ยง2, eff. June 9, 1993.

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