La. Ch. Code art. 924

This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 924, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.

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Fees

Official statutory text

A. No court costs or fees shall be allowed against any party to a proceeding for an expungement and sealing.

B. The court may waive all or any part of any other fees or costs associated with the expungement and sealing and shall waive those fees and costs upon finding that the applicant is indigent.

C. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a child who has successfully completed a juvenile drug court program operated by a court of this state shall be exempt from payment of any processing or filing fees or other costs associated with the expungement and sealing of his related juvenile records and reports.

Acts 2017, No. 362, ยง1.

Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site

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