La. Ch. Code art. 443
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 443, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Preparation of agreement; court approval
Official statutory text
A. If any agreement is reached by the parties, the mediator shall prepare a written document that contains the details of the agreement between or among the parties.
B. A proposed consent judgment incorporating the agreement shall be prepared by the mediator, signed by the parties, and submitted to the court for its consideration. If approved, the judgment shall be signed and filed in the record.
C. If no agreement has been reached, the mediator shall report that fact to the court without violating the policy of confidentiality of Article 441.
Acts 1999, No. 894, §1; Acts 2001, No. 567, §1.
B. A proposed consent judgment incorporating the agreement shall be prepared by the mediator, signed by the parties, and submitted to the court for its consideration. If approved, the judgment shall be signed and filed in the record.
C. If no agreement has been reached, the mediator shall report that fact to the court without violating the policy of confidentiality of Article 441.
Acts 1999, No. 894, §1; Acts 2001, No. 567, §1.
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