La. Ch. Code art. 560
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 560, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Provision of services; qualifications of counsel
Official statutory text
A. A program designated by the Louisiana Supreme Court shall provide child representation services to each court exercising jurisdiction over abuse and neglect cases in accordance with a plan for service delivery developed by the program and approved by the supreme court.
B. Representation of children in child abuse and neglect cases shall comply with the provisions of Part III of Rule J of the Administrative Rules of the Supreme Court, including qualifications of appointed counsel and child attorney standards.
Acts 2006, No. 271, §1; Acts 2014, No. 354, §1.
B. Representation of children in child abuse and neglect cases shall comply with the provisions of Part III of Rule J of the Administrative Rules of the Supreme Court, including qualifications of appointed counsel and child attorney standards.
Acts 2006, No. 271, §1; Acts 2014, No. 354, §1.
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