La. Ch. Code art. 336

This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 336, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.

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Effect of appeal

Official statutory text

A. Except as provided by Paragraphs B and C of this Article, the effect of a judgment shall not be suspended by an appeal, unless the trial court or a court of appeal directs otherwise.

B. A parent shall have the right to appeal suspensively from any ruling terminating his parental rights, including a judgment of adoption, notwithstanding the power of the court to order the commencement or continuation of temporary custody of the child with persons other than the parents.

C. A suspensive appeal shall not suspend the execution of the judgment insofar as the judgment relates to custody or child support.

Acts 1991, No. 235, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.

Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site

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