by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Louisiana
A. If the child is in continued custody pursuant to Chapter 4 of this Title, the adjudication hearing shall commence within thirty days of the appearance to answer the petition. If the child is not continued in custody, the adjudication hearing shall commence within...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Louisiana
A. For good cause, the court may dismiss a petition on its own motion, or on the motion of the child, the caretaker, or the person filing the petition.B. The court shall dismiss a petition on the motion of the district attorney.La. Ch.C. § 764Acts 1991, No. 235,...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Louisiana
All objections to the proceedings, including objections based on defects in the petition and defenses capable of determination as a matter of law, may be raised by motion to dismiss.La. Ch.C. § 763Acts 1991, No. 235, §7.
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Louisiana
The hearing on the petition to declare the family in need of services may be consolidated with a hearing on a petition to declare a child delinquent or a petition to declare a child in need of care.La. Ch.C. § 762Acts 1991, No. 235, §7.
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Louisiana
A. On its own motion or on the motion of any party, the court may order the caretaker to provide medical or surgical care needed by the child.B. If the caretaker fails to provide such care, the court may order such care or treatment and, after due notice to the...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Louisiana
A. On its own motion or on the motion of any party, the court may order any child of the family or the caretaker to be examined by a physician, optometrist, or audiologist.B. On its own motion or on motion of any party, after a contradictory hearing and a showing of...
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