La. Ch. Code art. 776
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 776, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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A. If at any point in family in need of services proceedings a child enters the custody of the state, the provisions of Chapters 13, 15, and 16 of Title VI of this Code and Article 1004.2 shall be applicable.
B. When the Department of Public Safety and Corrections is the custodian, the provisions of Chapter 15 of Title VI shall be applicable only as provided in Article 907 and Article 908(C).
Acts 1991, No. 235, §7; Acts 1993, No. 634, §1, eff. June 15, 1993; Acts 2001, No. 567, §1; Acts 2012, No. 730, §1; Acts 2024, No. 92, §1.
B. When the Department of Public Safety and Corrections is the custodian, the provisions of Chapter 15 of Title VI shall be applicable only as provided in Article 907 and Article 908(C).
Acts 1991, No. 235, §7; Acts 1993, No. 634, §1, eff. June 15, 1993; Acts 2001, No. 567, §1; Acts 2012, No. 730, §1; Acts 2024, No. 92, §1.
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