by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Louisiana
A. The normal order of an adjudication hearing shall be: (1) Presentation of evidence offered by the state.(2) Presentation of evidence offered on behalf of the child.(3) Presentation of evidence to rebut evidence offered on behalf of the child.(4) Closing arguments...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Louisiana
A. When the child is charged with a crime of violence as defined in R.S. 14:2(B) and the child is continued in custody pursuant to Chapter 5 of this Title, the adjudication hearing shall commence within sixty days of the appearance to answer the petition. In all other...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Louisiana
The court shall dismiss a petition on the motion of the district attorney.La. Ch.C. § 876Acts 1991, No. 235, §8, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2011, No. 172, §1.
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Louisiana
A. All objections to the proceedings, including objections based on defects in the petition and defenses capable of determination as a matter of law, may be raised by motion to dismiss.B. Upon a finding of grounds to dismiss the petition as provided for in Paragraph A...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Louisiana
Where petitions have been filed which allege that one or more children were involved in the commission of the same delinquent act or acts, the children shall be tried jointly unless either:(1) The state elects to try them separately.(2) The court, on motion of the...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Louisiana
A. If it appears that the child or the state is prejudiced by a joinder of delinquent acts in the petition or by such joinder for trial together, the court may order separate adjudication hearings, grant severance, or provide whatever other relief justice requires.B....
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