Section 759 – Answer to petition

After the child and his caretaker have been advised pursuant to Article 740, the court shall determine whether each admits or denies the allegations of the petition.(1) If either the caretaker or child denies the allegations, the court shall set the matter for...

Section 757 – Stipulation; consent to judgment

With the consent of the petitioner and district attorney, any party may stipulate that the family is in need of services, with or without admitting the allegations of the petition, provided that:(1) The person so stipulating personally appears before the court unless...

Section 755 – Service; nonresident caretaker

A. If a caretaker does not reside within this state, service shall be made by certified mail to the address indicated in the petition, return receipt requested, not less than fifteen days prior to commencement of the adjudication hearing on the matter.B. The person...