La. Ch. Code art. 622.1
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 622.1, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Shelter care facility records; access
Official statutory text
A. Every juvenile shelter care facility shall maintain a permanent record of certain information as to each child received. The record shall include:
(1) The child's name and address.
(2) The date and time of the child's entry into the facility.
(3) The name of the person who brought the child to the facility.
B. The record in which such information is kept shall not be open for public inspection. Peace officers, counsel representing the child or the parents, the district attorney, the department, persons collecting statistical information, and authorized officers of the court shall have access to the record.
Acts 2007, No. 334, ยง1.
(1) The child's name and address.
(2) The date and time of the child's entry into the facility.
(3) The name of the person who brought the child to the facility.
B. The record in which such information is kept shall not be open for public inspection. Peace officers, counsel representing the child or the parents, the district attorney, the department, persons collecting statistical information, and authorized officers of the court shall have access to the record.
Acts 2007, No. 334, ยง1.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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