La. Ch. Code art. 572
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 572, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Official statutory text
As used in this Chapter:
(1) "Child abuse and neglect case" means a child protection proceeding conducted by a court exercising juvenile jurisdiction involving the abuse or neglect of children as provided specifically in Titles VI, X, and XI of this Code.
(2) "Indigent Parents' Program" means the Indigent Parents' Representation Program established in accordance with Article 574.
Acts 2007, No. 95, §1; Acts 2016, No. 407, §1, eff. June 5, 2016.
(1) "Child abuse and neglect case" means a child protection proceeding conducted by a court exercising juvenile jurisdiction involving the abuse or neglect of children as provided specifically in Titles VI, X, and XI of this Code.
(2) "Indigent Parents' Program" means the Indigent Parents' Representation Program established in accordance with Article 574.
Acts 2007, No. 95, §1; Acts 2016, No. 407, §1, eff. June 5, 2016.
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