by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Louisiana
In this Chapter:(1) “Victim” means a person against whom an offense that is a felony-grade delinquent act has been committed.(2) “Victim’s family” means a spouse, parent, child, stepchild, sibling, or legal representative of the victim,...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Louisiana
A. All courts exercising juvenile jurisdiction may levy a special cost in an amount not to exceed fifteen dollars against any juvenile defendant, other than an indigent, who is found to have committed a traffic violation resulting in injury or property loss, or who...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Louisiana
A. The juvenile court, district attorneys, and law enforcement agencies shall provide the following services to victims of alleged delinquent acts, providing the victim reported the act to law enforcement authorities within seventy-two hours of its occurrence or...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Louisiana
When a child enters a denial to the petition, jeopardy begins when the first witness is sworn at the adjudication hearing. When he enters an admission to the petition, jeopardy begins when a valid disposition is made the judgment of the court.La. Ch.C. ยง 811Acts 1991,...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Louisiana
A. The court may allow a child to waive the assistance of counsel if the court determines that all of the following exists: (1) The child has consulted with an attorney, parent, or, if no parent, a caretaker as defined in Children’s Code Article 728.(2) That...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Louisiana
A. At every stage of proceedings under this Title, the accused child shall be entitled to the assistance of counsel at state expense. The court shall appoint counsel or refer the child for representation by the district public defender.B. If a parent secures the...
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