Section 725.1 – Definitions

As used in this Chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the following meaning, unless the context requires otherwise:(1) “Department” means the Department of Children and Family Services.(2) “Safe house” means a residential facility...

Section 725 – Findings and purpose

The legislature finds that arresting, prosecuting, and incarcerating victimized children serves to re-traumatize them and to increase their feelings of low-self esteem, which only makes the process of recovery more difficult. Both federal and international law...

Section 723 – Order of guardianship

A. The court may grant the motion and appoint a guardian for the child if the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the requirements of Article 722 have been met and that the proposed guardianship is in the best interest of the child.B. The guardianship...

Section 722 – Grounds; hearing; order

A. The mover shall have the burden of proving all of the following by clear and convincing evidence: (1) The child has been adjudicated to be in need of care.(2) Neither adoption nor reunification with a parent is in the best interest of the child.(3) The child has...