La. Ch. Code art. 746
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 746, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Authority to file petition
Official statutory text
If there are reasonable grounds to believe that the family is in need of services, a family in need of services proceeding shall be commenced by a petition filed by the district attorney or any other attorney authorized by the court.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §7; Acts 1999, No. 1313, §1.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §7; Acts 1999, No. 1313, §1.
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