La. Ch. Code art. 1414

This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 1414, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.

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Order of hearing

Official statutory text

A. Witnesses and evidence tending to show that the child needs to be in a treatment facility shall be presented first.

B. Counsel for the child shall have the opportunity to present evidence and to cross-examine witnesses.

Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง14, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.

Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site

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