La. Ch. Code art. 331
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 331, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Right of appeal
Official statutory text
A. Except when the court is exercising its jurisdiction pursuant to Article 960, a party to the proceedings or any other party in interest shall have the right to appeal.
B. The state may not appeal from a judgment refusing to adjudicate a child to be delinquent or from a judgment of acquittal.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง3, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
B. The state may not appeal from a judgment refusing to adjudicate a child to be delinquent or from a judgment of acquittal.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง3, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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