La. Ch. Code art. 1642
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 1642, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Financial responsibility for children
Official statutory text
NOTE: Art. 1642 enacted by Acts 2010, No. 893, §1, eff. when the 35th state enacts the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children.
Financial responsibility for any child placed under this compact shall be determined in accordance with Article 1629. However, in the event of partial or complete default of performance, other provisions of law may also be invoked.
Acts 2010, No. 893, §1.
Financial responsibility for any child placed under this compact shall be determined in accordance with Article 1629. However, in the event of partial or complete default of performance, other provisions of law may also be invoked.
Acts 2010, No. 893, §1.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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