Section 856 – Answer to petition

A. After the child has been advised pursuant to Article 855, the court shall inquire how the child responds. The child may: (1) Deny the allegations of the petition, in which case the court shall set the matter for an adjudication hearing.(2) Deny the allegations of...

Section 852 – Service; nonresident parent

A. If a parent does not reside within this state, service shall be made by personal service or by certified mail to the address indicated in the petition, return receipt requested, not less than five days prior to the commencement of the adjudication hearing on the...