Section 791.1 – Purpose

The purpose of this Chapter is to authorize the creation of truancy and assessment and service centers. Truancy has long been demonstrated nationwide as a primary indicator of a path to juvenile delinquency. Parishes and judicial districts have demonstrated a...

Section 791 – Contempt; prehearing detention

A. If there are reasonable grounds to believe that the child has violated the terms of a judgment of disposition, the child may be taken into custody in accordance with Article 735 or 736.B. If, in addition, there are reasonable grounds to believe that taking the...

Section 790 – Notice of modification

If a judgment of disposition is modified, a copy of the minute entry reflecting the modification shall be served upon the petitioner, the child, his parent, and any person, institution, or agency to whom custody of the child is assigned.La. Ch.C. § 790Acts 1991, No....

Section 788 – Service of motion to modify

A. A copy of a motion to modify shall be served upon any affected child, his caretaker, the district attorney, the duly authorized representative of any affected institution or agency providing services, and any person, institution, or agency to whom the custody of...