La. Ch. Code art. 440
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 440, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Stay of proceeding; extension
Official statutory text
Upon issuing a referral for mediation, the court may stay the proceeding and order a review of the mediation within sixty days of the referral. The court may extend such period for an additional thirty days.
Acts 1999, No. 894, ยง1.
Acts 1999, No. 894, ยง1.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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