La. Ch. Code art. 1621
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 1621, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Jurisdiction
Official statutory text
NOTE: Art. 1621 repealed by Acts 2010, No. 893, §2, eff. when the 35th state enacts the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children.
Any court having jurisdiction to place delinquent children may place such a child in an institution or in another state pursuant to Article 1613 and shall retain jurisdiction as provided in Article 1612.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §16, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2010, No. 893, §2.
Any court having jurisdiction to place delinquent children may place such a child in an institution or in another state pursuant to Article 1613 and shall retain jurisdiction as provided in Article 1612.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §16, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2010, No. 893, §2.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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