La. Ch. Code art. 772
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 772, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Vacation of adjudication
Official statutory text
A. On motion of the child or his caretaker, an adjudication shall be vacated and a new adjudication hearing ordered if, after contradictory hearing, the court finds that:
(1) The adjudication was obtained by fraud or mistake sufficient to justify vacating the adjudication.
(2) The court making the adjudication lacked jurisdiction.
(3) New evidence not previously discoverable by due diligence requires vacating the adjudication in the interest of justice. A motion based upon this ground must be brought within one year of the adjudication.
B. In the interest of justice, the court may vacate an adjudication prior to disposition.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง7.
(1) The adjudication was obtained by fraud or mistake sufficient to justify vacating the adjudication.
(2) The court making the adjudication lacked jurisdiction.
(3) New evidence not previously discoverable by due diligence requires vacating the adjudication in the interest of justice. A motion based upon this ground must be brought within one year of the adjudication.
B. In the interest of justice, the court may vacate an adjudication prior to disposition.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง7.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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