La. Ch. Code art. 806
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 806, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Change of venue; improper venue
Official statutory text
When a petition is filed in a court of improper venue, on the court's own motion or upon written motion of a party and after contradictory hearing, the court may dismiss the petition or transfer the proceedings to a court of proper venue.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง8, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง8, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
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