La. Ch. Code art. 752
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 752, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Service and return; resident caretaker
Official statutory text
A. If a caretaker resides within the state, service shall be made personally or by domiciliary service or by certified mail as soon as possible and not less than fifteen days prior to commencement of the adjudication hearing on the matter.
B. The person effecting service shall execute a return and, if service was made by certified mail, the return receipt shall be attached thereto.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง7.
B. The person effecting service shall execute a return and, if service was made by certified mail, the return receipt shall be attached thereto.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง7.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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