Section 746 – Authority to file petition

If there are reasonable grounds to believe that the family is in need of services, a family in need of services proceeding shall be commenced by a petition filed by the district attorney or any other attorney authorized by the court.La. Ch.C. ยง 746Acts 1991, No. 235,...

Section 743 – Mandatory conference

A. Except in emergencies or where the court determines it to be inappropriate, the court, its officer, or any person it designates shall convene a conference to be attended by the child, his parents or other legal custodian, and representatives of any public...

Section 742 – Place of continued custody

A. Following the hearing required by Article 739, the court shall order the least restrictive preadjudication placement consistent with the child’s need for protection or control as authorized by Article 737(A)(1) through (3).B. The court may detain the child in...