La. Ch. Code art. 1521
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 1521, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Review; permanency planning
Official statutory text
A. On its own motion or on the motion of any party, the court may order a hearing to be set for review of the transfer of custody.
B. Judgments transferring custody pursuant to this Chapter are exempt from the permanency planning requirements mandated in Title VI including the provisions of Chapters 13, 15 and 16 of that Title.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 705, §1, eff. July 6, 1992.
B. Judgments transferring custody pursuant to this Chapter are exempt from the permanency planning requirements mandated in Title VI including the provisions of Chapters 13, 15 and 16 of that Title.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 705, §1, eff. July 6, 1992.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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