La. Ch. Code art. 716
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 716, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Modification of judgment of disposition
Official statutory text
A judgment of disposition may be modified if the court finds that the conditions and circumstances justify the modification. A judgment of disposition shall be modified to return custody of the child to the parent, under terms and conditions the court deems to be in the best interest of the child, if the court finds that the child can be safely returned to the parent.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §6, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2022, No. 272, §1.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §6, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2022, No. 272, §1.
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