La. Ch. Code art. 827

This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 827, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.

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Judgment of release from continued custody

Official statutory text

A. The court authorizing a child's release from continued custody shall issue an order containing bail provisions, if any, and a statement of conditions imposed upon the child. This order shall also set forth the date of the child's next court appearance.

B. The court shall advise the child and his parents, guardian, or legal custodian of the child's duty to appear as well as of any conditions specified in the order.

C. The child and his parent, guardian, or legal custodian shall sign the agreement of security and release and acknowledge the conditions of release imposed by the court.

Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง8, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.

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