La. Ch. Code art. 401

This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 401, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.

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Adoption of local rules of court

Official statutory text

A. Unless procedures are otherwise provided through rules promulgated by the Louisiana Supreme Court, a court may adopt administrative rules governing internal operating procedures not in conflict with provisions of this Code, or of other laws. When a court has more than one judge, its rules shall be adopted or amended by a majority of the judges thereof sitting en banc.

B. The rules shall be made available to the public by filing a copy with the Judicial Council of the Louisiana Supreme Court and by filing a copy with the clerk of court, and a copy shall be furnished on request to any attorney licensed to practice law in this state.

Acts 1991, No. 235, §4, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2014, No. 354, §1.

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