Section 793 – Records

A. The confidentiality of Family in Need of Services records, including the existence of such records, shall be preserved and shall not be disclosed by any record custodian without the consent of the child or order of the court in accordance with Article 412.B....

Section 792 – Nature of proceedings

Families in Need of Services proceedings are civil in nature, and actions taken pursuant to this Title, including taking into custody and detention, shall not be considered juvenile delinquency or criminal matters.La. Ch.C. ยง 792Amended by Acts 2017, No. 362,s. 1,...

Section 791.5 – Reporting; operation

A. On July first of each year beginning July 1, 2007, the office of social services research and development, Louisiana State University, shall report statistical data indicating the effectiveness of this program to the appropriate standing committees of the...

Section 791.4 – Monitoring

A. In order to determine the effectiveness of the program, Louisiana State University, office of social services research and development, shall develop and implement a monitoring and evaluation program subject to state funding.B. The Louisiana State University,...

Section 791.2 – Parish involvement

Duly authorized representatives of the school board; law enforcement including the sheriffs’ offices and city and municipal police offices; courts exercising jurisdiction over juveniles and their parents and guardians; and offices of the district attorney,...