by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Louisiana
A.(1) Within seven days after a mental competency examination is ordered, the court shall appoint a competency commission to examine and report on the mental condition of the child. The competency commission shall consist of at least one and not more than three...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Louisiana
A. The court shall order a mental examination of the child when it has reasonable grounds to doubt the mental capacity of the child to proceed. Findings of fact and the reasons for judgment shall be attached to the order. Prior to ordering a mental examination, the...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Louisiana
A child’s mental incapacity to proceed, as defined by this Title, may be raised at any time by the child, the district attorney, or the court. When the question of the child’s mental incapacity to proceed is raised, there shall be no further steps in the...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Louisiana
A child refused bail, or as a remedy for excessive bail, may invoke the supervisory jurisdiction of the court of appeal.La. Ch.C. § 831Acts 1991, No. 235, §8, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Louisiana
The court on its own motion or on motion of the state or upon subsequent application by the child or his parent, guardian, or legal custodian, for good cause may either increase or reduce the amount of bail or other security.La. Ch.C. § 830Acts 1991, No. 235, §8, eff....
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Louisiana
The court shall order the bail bond cancelled or other security released when there is no further liability thereon.La. Ch.C. § 829Acts 1991, No. 235, §8, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
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