La. Ch. Code art. 757
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 757, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Stipulation; consent to judgment
Official statutory text
With the consent of the petitioner and district attorney, any party may stipulate that the family is in need of services, with or without admitting the allegations of the petition, provided that:
(1) The person so stipulating personally appears before the court unless absent with the court's approval.
(2) The court fully informs the person of rights, if any, as required by Article 740.
(3) The court fully informs the person of the consequences of such a stipulation.
(4) The person knowingly and voluntarily consents to the judgment.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง7.
(1) The person so stipulating personally appears before the court unless absent with the court's approval.
(2) The court fully informs the person of rights, if any, as required by Article 740.
(3) The court fully informs the person of the consequences of such a stipulation.
(4) The person knowingly and voluntarily consents to the judgment.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง7.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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