La. Ch. Code art. 763
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 763, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Motions to dismiss
Official statutory text
A. All objections to the proceedings, including objections based on defects in the petition and defenses capable of determination as a matter of law, may be raised by motion to dismiss.
B. Upon a finding of grounds to dismiss the petition as provided in Paragraph A of this Article, the court shall order that the petition be dismissed.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §7; Acts 2022, No. 176, §1.
B. Upon a finding of grounds to dismiss the petition as provided in Paragraph A of this Article, the court shall order that the petition be dismissed.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §7; Acts 2022, No. 176, §1.
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