La. Ch. Code art. 424.5
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 424.5, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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CASA; appearance; witness
Official statutory text
A. The CASA volunteer shall be entitled to attend all court proceedings and hearings of any kind pertaining to a child for whom he is assigned.
B. The CASA volunteer may be called as a witness in the proceedings by any party or by the court and may request of the court the opportunity to appear as a witness.
Acts 1999, No. 275, ยง1, eff. July 1, 1999.
B. The CASA volunteer may be called as a witness in the proceedings by any party or by the court and may request of the court the opportunity to appear as a witness.
Acts 1999, No. 275, ยง1, eff. July 1, 1999.
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