Section 636 – Summons

May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Louisiana

When the petition is filed, the court shall issue a summons commanding the child, his resident parents, and such other persons as the court deems proper, to appear before the court at a designated time and place. The summons shall command the parents to appear to answer the petition at a designated time in accordance with Article 646 and may also command the presence of necessary participants for a prehearing conference convened in accordance with Article 646.1.

La. Ch.C. § 636

Acts 1991, No. 235, §6, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1999, No. 449, §1, eff. July 1, 1999.