La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4570
This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4570, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.
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Cause of action for visitation with the interdict
Official statutory text
A. Any relative of an interdict by blood, adoption, or affinity within the third degree, or an individual who has a relationship with the interdict based on or productive of strong affection may file a rule to show cause seeking visitation, communication, or interaction with an interdict who is over the age of eighteen years.
B. Any person filing a cause of action pursuant to Paragraph A of this Article may request an expedited hearing on the cause of action, and upon showing of good cause, shall be entitled to an expedited hearing.
C. Good cause shall include but is not limited to a showing that the interdict suffers from an illness or condition because of which he is not likely to survive beyond six months.
Acts 2016, No. 110, ยง2, eff. May 19, 2016.
B. Any person filing a cause of action pursuant to Paragraph A of this Article may request an expedited hearing on the cause of action, and upon showing of good cause, shall be entitled to an expedited hearing.
C. Good cause shall include but is not limited to a showing that the interdict suffers from an illness or condition because of which he is not likely to survive beyond six months.
Acts 2016, No. 110, ยง2, eff. May 19, 2016.
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