La. Ch. Code art. 418
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 418, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Juvenile court; juvenile judge
Official statutory text
When another statute uses the term "juvenile court" or "juvenile judge" for purposes of proceedings under this Code, those terms shall be construed to mean "court" or "judge" as defined in Article 116.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง4, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง4, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
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