La. Ch. Code art. 868
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 868, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Medical treatment of children; costs
Official statutory text
A. On its own motion, or on the motion of the child or the district attorney, the court may order the parent of a child concerning whom a petition has been filed to provide necessary medical or surgical care.
B. If the parent fails to provide such care, the court may, after due notice to the parent, order the care and order the parent to pay all or part of the expense.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง8, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
B. If the parent fails to provide such care, the court may, after due notice to the parent, order the care and order the parent to pay all or part of the expense.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง8, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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